Total enrollment
379
-26 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
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).
4-year change in Dayton
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
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 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 405 students to 379.
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.