Welcome to Dayton School District #8

Dayton public schools are the heart of Dayton, Oregon.  Dayton Grade School, Dayton Junior High, and Dayton High School serve over 950 students. Dayton schools pride themselves on a long tradition of academic and athletic excellence, distinguished by a dedicated staff, a safe learning environment, and a supportive community.

A District with Heart....Developing Minds embodies Dayton’s philosophy of caring for students’ needs while valuing scholastic standards. Everyday, teachers, administrators, and support staff strive to do their part to nurture and educate every student.

Located in scenic Yamhill County among vineyards, nurseries, and a variety of crop fields, Dayton’s rural setting is convenient to McMinnville, Salem, and Portland, Oregon.