For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 921 students in Dalton, OH (there are , serving 116 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Dalton, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Dalton, OH are Dalton Middle School, Dalton Elementary School and Dalton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dalton, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Dalton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dalton, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dalton Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 N Church St
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2405
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2405
Grades: 5-8
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Dalton Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 N Church St
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2707
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2707
Grades: K-4
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Dalton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
177 Mill St N
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2261
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2261
Grades: 9-12
| 292 students
Dalton, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4476 Kidron Rd
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 857-2781
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 857-2781
Grades: K-2
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dalton, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Dalton, OH include Dalton Middle School, Dalton Elementary School and Dalton High School.
How many public schools are located in Dalton?
3 public schools are located in Dalton.
What percentage of students in Dalton go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Dalton are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dalton?
Dalton public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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