Best Public Schools in Dayton, MT


Summary:

The city of Dayton, Montana has only one school, Dayton School, which serves grades PK-6 and has a total enrollment of 46 students. The school is part of the Upper West Shore Elementary District, which is ranked 324 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dayton School's academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates significantly below the statewide averages in both English Language Arts (20.83% vs. 43.09%) and Mathematics (25% vs. 36.77%). However, the school's Science proficiency rate of 50% is higher than the state average of 38.16%, suggesting a potential area of strength. The school's student-teacher ratio of 7.6 is relatively low compared to the state average, but the data does not provide information on the school's free/reduced lunch rates, which could offer insights into the socioeconomic status of the student population.

Dayton School's statewide ranking has dropped from 163 out of 212 elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 321 out of 401 in 2024-2025, indicating a decline in performance relative to other schools in the state. With only 46 students, Dayton School is a very small elementary school, which may present both challenges and opportunities in terms of resource allocation, personalized attention, and community engagement. Overall, the data suggests that Dayton School is facing significant academic challenges and may require additional support and resources to improve student outcomes.








Cities Near Dayton

See the top MT Montana cities

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
u-SD2L3_30__Dayton___3_13_011110011__ retrieved from Database in 55 milliseconds.