Total enrollment
379
-42 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Dayton
Washington · Public K-12
Dayton hosts 4 public K-12 schools inside Washington, collectively enrolling about 379 students (around 95 per campus).
7-year change in Dayton
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 79%
% Hispanic
15%
was 16%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,774
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
379
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
4
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 185 |
| Dayton High School | High | 09-12 | 88 |
| Dayton Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 93 |
| Dayton School District Alternative Program | High | 09-12 | 13 |
About Dayton
Dayton is a low-population Washington city in terms of public-school footprint, with 4 schools and 379 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Schools in Dayton average about 95 students each, 79% noticeably below the Washington norm.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Dayton has contracted 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 421 students to 379. The school count climbed from 3 to 4 across the same 7-year window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Dayton discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.