Dayton School District, Washington

Dayton School District is a unified school district in Columbia County, Washington, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 3,749 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 683 sq mi (1,768 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,749 ± 97
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Columbia County
Land area
683 sq mi (1,768 km²)
Median household income
$72,424 ± $6,426
Median home value
$276,800 ± $33,749
Water area
2.77 sq mi (7.18 km²)
State
Washington
Census code (GEOID)
5302040
Coordinates (central point)
46.251095, -117.853071

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Dayton School District, largest first

  1. Dayton (city)2,774 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Waitsburg School District14 mi west
  2. Dixie School District16 mi southwest
  3. Pomeroy School District20 mi northeast
  4. Starbuck School District20 mi northwest
  5. Walla Walla Public Schools26 mi southwest
  6. Troy School District 54, Oregon26 mi southeast
  7. Milton-Freewater School District 7, Oregon29 mi southwest
  8. LaCrosse School District34 mi north
  9. Wallowa School District 12, Oregon45 mi south

These share a boundary with Dayton School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Dayton School District before you rely on it.

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