Best Public Schools in Dayton, KY (2025-26)

Best Dayton Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 870 students in Dayton, KY.

The top ranked public schools in Dayton, KY are Lincoln Elementary School and Dayton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Dayton, KY public schools have an score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Dayton, KY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Lincoln Elementary School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
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701 Fifth Ave
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7492

Gr: PK-6 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: #22.

Dayton High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
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200 Greendevil Ln
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7486

Gr: 7-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Dayton, KY?

The top ranked public schools in Dayton, KY include Lincoln Elementary School and Dayton High School.

How many public schools are located in Dayton?

2 public schools are located in Dayton.

What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?

Dayton public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).