Best Schools in Dayton, NY
Dayton, NY has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,593 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in Dayton underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dayton, NY
The top high schools in Dayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gowanda High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gowanda Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 288 Students
2. Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 217 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dayton, NY
The top middle schools in Dayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gowanda Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gowanda Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 323 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dayton, NY
The top elementary schools in Dayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gowanda Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gowanda Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 458 Students
2. Pine Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 307 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dayton, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dayton, NY has a total population of 271 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dayton, NY
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, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dayton, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dayton, NY.
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, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dayton, NY
How many schools are in Dayton, NY?
Dayton, NY has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,593 students in total.
How do schools in Dayton perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Dayton score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in Dayton underperform 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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