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Best Schools in Dayton, NJ
Dayton, NJ has 7 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,928 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Dayton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dayton, NJ
The top high schools in Dayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Brunswick High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2786 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dayton, NJ
The top middle schools in Dayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crossroads South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 987 Students
2. Crossroads North Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dayton, NJ
The top elementary schools in Dayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brooks Crossing Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 623 Students
2. Indian Fields Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 565 Students
3. Montessori Academy & Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori Academy & Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 36 Students
4. Montessori Connections
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori Connections • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 14 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dayton, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dayton, NJ has a total population of 9,544 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 71% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dayton, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dayton, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dayton, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dayton, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dayton, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dayton, NJ
How many schools are in Dayton, NJ?
Dayton, NJ has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,928 students in total.
How do schools in Dayton perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Dayton score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Dayton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dayton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Dayton
1 of 1 schools in Dayton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Dayton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.