For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 805 students in Dayton, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Dayton, ID are Beutler Middle School, West Side Senior High School and Harold B Lee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dayton, ID (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beutler Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4726 West Highway 36
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
West Side Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
775 North West Side Highway
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3411
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3411
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Harold B Lee Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4726 West Highway 36
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dayton, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Dayton, ID include Beutler Middle School, West Side Senior High School and Harold B Lee Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dayton?
3 public schools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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