For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,433 students in Dayton, NV.
The top-ranked public schools in Dayton, NV are Dayton Elementary School, Sutro Elementary School and Riverview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dayton, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dayton Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
285 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6262
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6262
Gr: PK-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Sutro Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
190 Dayton Village Parkway
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6270
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6270
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Ferretto Parkway
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6170
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6170
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Dayton Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6250
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6250
Gr: 7-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Dayton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
335 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6240
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6240
Gr: 9-12 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dayton, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in Dayton, NV include Dayton Elementary School, Sutro Elementary School and Riverview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dayton?
5 public schools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dayton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dayton include: Dayton Elementary School vs. Riverview Elementary School, Sutro Elementary School vs. Riverview Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School vs. Dayton Elementary School
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