For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 518 students in South Dayton, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in South Dayton, NY are Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School and Pine Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Dayton, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in South Dayton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Dayton, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7827 Rt 83
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3276
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3276
Gr: 7-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Pine Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7755 Rt 83
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3291
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3291
Gr: PK-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in South Dayton, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in South Dayton, NY include Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School and Pine Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in South Dayton?
2 public schools are located in South Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in South Dayton?
South Dayton public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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