Best Public Schools in Dayton, MD

Summary:

The city of Dayton, Maryland is home to a single standout elementary school, Dayton Oaks Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the highly-ranked Howard County Public Schools district. Dayton Oaks Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics and English Language Arts across all grade levels.

The school's exceptional academic performance is reflected in its strong statewide ranking, placing 54th out of 859 Maryland elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Dayton Oaks Elementary also boasts a racially diverse student population, with a mix of White, Asian, African American, Hispanic, and students of two or more races, providing a rich learning environment for its 783 students.

Despite the school's high academic achievement, it maintains a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 7.54%, suggesting it serves a relatively affluent community. The school's significant spending of $16,834 per student (2020-2021 school year) may contribute to its resources and ability to provide a high-quality education. Overall, Dayton Oaks Elementary stands out as a premier educational institution in the Dayton, Maryland area, offering exceptional academic opportunities and a diverse, supportive learning environment for its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dayton Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4691 Ten Oaks Rd	Dayton	21036	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-1571	764	57	13.3	7.9%	362 (47.4%)	79 (10.3%)	51 (6.7%)	203 (26.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (9.0%)	93.3	54^th of 859 public elementary schools	93.7%		92.8	60^th of 855 public elementary schools	93.0%	6	76.1	60.9	63.0	66.9	79.9	75.0	69.7	75.1	50.4	$17,441	$696	$16,745

Cities Near Dayton

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Ellicott City	1.91 mi	22	38^th
Glenelg	2.44 mi	1	22^nd
Clarksville	3.91 mi	4	8^th
Glenwood	4.21 mi	2	12^th
West Friendship	5.03 mi	1	7^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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