Dayton Oaks Elementary School

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Dayton Oaks Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
4691 Ten Oaks Rd,  Dayton, MD
Howard County Public Schools
4.7
739 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
64%
Reading Proficiency
77%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
64%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
683:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
46.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
25.6%
Two or more races
11.1%
Black
10.7%
Hispanic
6.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/26/2026
This is a great school. I had 2 children attend, and it was great. Teachers and staff are very attentive, informed, and truly care about your kids. It was a wonderful experience and a great beginning for my children in their path to success.
2.0 other
3/27/2026
Poorly run school. Administration favors certain parents over others. If your child needs extra support or has special needs, this school often informs you last minute of either behavioral or academic performance issues. The school runs lunch and recess in a way that isolates students from one anoth...
5.0 parent
9/25/2024
As a parent, I couldn’t be happier with this elementary school. The teachers genuinely care about each child's development, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. My child is excited to learn every day, and I appreciate the strong sense of community and support that makes this school truly specia...
5.0 other
2/27/2022
Nice and safe. Good values. Attentive stuff. Library is outstanding.

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Dayton Oaks Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Dayton, MD, in the Dayton neighborhood, and is served by the Howard County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 739 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Dayton Oaks Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,073,074. Discover additional schools in the area, like Glenelg High School, Folly Quarter Middle School, St. Louis School, and more. Learn more about what Dayton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dayton Oaks Elementary School.

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