Public schools in Dayton, TX
9 open public schools with an address in Dayton, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,787
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Dayton public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Dayton, TX: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,787 students, an average of 723 per school. The largest campus is Dayton H S (1,674 students), and the largest elementary school is Richter El (895).
Dayton ISD operates the most schools here (7), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 71% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Dayton
Elementary schools in Dayton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin El Dayton ISD | KG–05 | 771 | 16.2:1 | |
| Kimmie M Brown El Dayton ISD | KG–05 | 804 | 15:1 | |
| Richter El Dayton ISD | KG–05 | 895 | 16.1:1 |
Middle schools in Dayton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson J H Dayton ISD | 06–08 | 1,295 | 16.7:1 |
High schools in Dayton
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton H S Dayton ISD | 09–12 | 1,674 | 18.2:1 | |
| Fredda Nottingham Alternative Education Center Dayton ISD · Alternative School | 11–12 | 5 | 5.1:1 | |
| Premier H S of Dayton Premier High Schools · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 112 | 17.7:1 | |
| Texasworks - Dayton Texas Works · Charter · Alternative School | 10–12 | — | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Dayton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colbert El Dayton ISD | PK–PK | 231 | 15.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.8%
- Hispanic48%
- Black6.4%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Dayton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,787 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Dayton
How many public schools are in Dayton, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Dayton: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,787 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Dayton?
Schools with an address in Dayton belong to 3 education agencies, led by Dayton ISD (7 schools), Premier High Schools (1 school), Texas Works (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Dayton?
Dayton H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Dayton, with 1,674 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Dayton?
Yes. 2 of the 9 public schools in Dayton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Premier H S of Dayton, Texasworks - Dayton. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Dayton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Dayton public schools is 16.2:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Dayton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities