Dayton Public Schools

Dayton Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 21 Clarks Mills Road in Dayton, Maine. Nestled in a rural distant community within the broader Portland-South Portland metropolitan area, the district operates independently outside of a supervisory union or charter system. Through its single operational school, Dayton Public Schools offers a seamless academic pipeline serving learners from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. Community members, parents, and researchers can learn more by visiting the district’s official website at daytonschooldept.org or by contacting their main office directly at (207) 282-8280.

The district supports a close-knit student body of 299 enrolled children, consisting of 157 male and 142 female students distributed across its elementary, middle, and high school grades. To deliver personalized instruction and robust operational management, Dayton Public Schools maintains a comprehensive staffing framework totaling approximately 66.36 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This dedicated team includes 24.56 FTE classroom teachers, 7 FTE instructional aides, and 34.8 FTE support staff personnel, ensuring a low student-to-staff environment tailored to the needs of its rural community.