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Best 77535 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,675 students in 77535, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 78 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 77535, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77535, TX are Austin Elementary School, Richter Elementary School and Dayton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77535 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77535, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77535, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
701 W Houston
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2535
Gr: K-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Richter Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
90 Cherry Creek Rd
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-7126
Gr: K-5 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Dayton High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 N Cleveland
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2510
Gr: 9-12 | 1,674 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Kimmie M Brown Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
151 Brown Rd
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-2796
Gr: K-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Wilson J High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
309 S Hwy 146
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Gr: 6-8 | 1,295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Colbert Elementary School
231 S Colbert St
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2727
Gr: PK | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Fredda Nottingham Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
302 S Cleveland St
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Gr: 12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77535, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77535, TX include Austin Elementary School, Richter Elementary School and Dayton High School.
How many public schools are located in 77535?
7 public schools are located in 77535.
What percentage of students in 77535 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 77535 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77535?
77535 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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