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).