2019 Best Private High Schools in the Dayton AreaAbout this List

The Miami Valley School

• Private School
• Dayton, OH
• PK, K-12
• 50

Alum: As an alum of Miami Valley who lives close enough to visit every year or so, I can say this school is delivering the same first-rate education that I received. Teachers are extremely invested in the well-being of their students and the school as a whole is doing a great job of combating the stress culture that plagues so many top educational institutions. The typical MVS student is creative, inquisitive, and a little quirky, and often is involved in multifarious activities. Since I graduated, the performing arts programs have exploded, and the art shows are not to be missed. Upgrades to the entryway, theater, and early childhood center have really been amazing. This was the best school I could have hoped for as a child, and I'm glad so many more young people get to enjoy the MVS experience.
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• A+

• 466 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Archbishop Alter High School

• Private School
• Kettering, OH
• 9-12
• 179

Alum: I like that Alter prepared me well for college, not only academically but as a person as well. The teachers there are more than willing to help you at anytime if you are having trouble with anything. They have many clubs and acitivities you can get involved with during your time there. The sports teams are amazing and teach you how to preservere to reach your goals. When I went there I felt very safe going anywhere on campus at any point in time.
The only thing I would change about Alter would be facilities. They're not always as clean as I would like them to be. We are also not a very diverse school, which is something I would love to see!
Read 179 Reviews

• A

• 632 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Carroll High School

• Private School
• Dayton, OH
• 9-12
• 118

Parent: Carroll is a community that offers students numerous ways to grow academically, spiritually and personally. The school's House System has created a unique way for the students to create deeper connections with students and staff. She has had the opportunity to participate in many clubs and sports. She's a tri-sport athlete, very active in honors and social action clubs. The kids are given many opportunities to volunteer in our community and beyond. The school itself is older, but is very well maintained. They work very hard every year to upgrade the technology and the facility.
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• A

• 765 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School

• Private School
• Dayton, OH
• 9-12
• 188

Alum: When I think about my 4 years at CJ, I had a pretty typical high school experience. At least that's what most people would say if they saw a movie of my years in high school. I went through a lot of tragedy in a short 4 years, the death of a friend, being diagnosed with anxiety, a serious back injury, my first bad breakup, bullying from other girls. Now I'll tell you that all schools have students who go through what I went through, and some much worse. Do you want to know what they DON'T all have? Students represented by 54 different zip codes, third and fourth generation CJ families, an individualized special needs program, a Chinese exchange student program. What you won't get anywhere, is the diversity that comes from CJ. Just being a student there exposes you to different cultures. Not everyone is like you, and that's how we prefer it! CJ is so unique, and I am proud to be an Eagle. I graduated in 2017, but will always defend my school.
Read 188 Reviews

• A

• 681 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Troy Christian School

• Private School
• Troy, OH
• 7-12
• 42

Senior: Much better than a public school. Great opportunities, especially in preparing for college. Superb STEM program. Has robotics and CAD. Both are excellent. Administration kinda sucks. Super uptight and strict about pointless things. If you have a failing grade at any point, you get stuck in "study table" which is literally the same thing as detention. Principle is pretty annoying. Also, there's some annoying rich privileged kids because it's a private school, but there's a lot of great people too. Overall, if you have the money, it's very much worth it over any public school. If you can deal with annoying administration that have sticks up their butt and terrible high school English teachers, there are some great teachers here and great classes, especially anything STEM-related. Also, student-led things like Chapel every Friday tend to be pretty awesome, so those things are definitely worth it.
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• A-

• 361 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Spring Valley Academy

• Private School
• Dayton, OH
• PK, K-12
• 46

Junior: Spring Valley Academy is Seventh Day Adventist school in Ohio. As with all schools, there are pros and cons. The spiritual enviornment is good and it keeps on improving as the years go by. One thing that maybe could be better is the fact that some of the teachers need to be more involved in helping students in the ways that they need.
Read 46 Reviews

• A-

• 301 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dominion Academy of Dayton

• Private School
• Dayton, OH
• K-12
• 24

Parent: Dominion Academy of Dayton is a small private Christian school. I love that our school is like a family. Class size is usually between 5 to 10 students. Teachers are subject matter experts, and they love their students! Students who graduate Dominion consistently perform at the highest level in college. Dominion prepares students to be involved citizens, loving Christians, engaging leaders and academics. I can't recommend this school enough!
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• A-

• 125 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

East Dayton Christian School

• Private School
• Dayton, OH
• PK, K-12
• 28

Senior: East Dayton Christian is like a family, not everything is always happy-go-lucky, but you know your friends are there for you t the end of the day. The teachers and students are amazing, one of the reasons I decided to stay through high school. I would also recommend packing your own lunches because our food is delivered from Mad River schools. There is nothing and after school daycare for those with long jobs and they offer amazing sports and musical opportunities. I would recommend this school to anyone who wishes to connect with God and others around you who can help you further your academic understanding.
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• B+

• 385 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dayton Christian School

• Private School
• Miamisburg, OH
• PK, K-12
• 85

Senior: The Strong academic curriculum is taught from a Christian worldview. Facilities are clean, bright and encourage learning. Teachers are personally involved in the students' lives - mentoring them both academically and socially. Very technologically advanced for a private school in the Dayton, Ohio area!
Read 85 Reviews

• B+

• 895 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Legacy Christian Academy

• Private School
• Xenia, OH
• K-12
• 17

Senior: I have gone to Legacy since I was in Kindergarten and have enjoyed my time here. The teachers love the students and value every student that walks through the doors. One thing I would improve about Legacy would be the buildings and a thing I’m not big about the school is that the administration favorites students above others. Other than that it is an absolute great school and I’m thankful to go here.
Read 17 Reviews

• B

• 374 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Academy

• Private School
• Springboro, OH
• K-12

• NG

• 250 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Temple Christian School

• Private School
• Dayton, OH
• PK, K-12
• 3

High School Senior: I have enjoyed being at Temple Christian School. My favorite experiences have mostly included volleyball and basketball competitions and making friends.
Read 3 Reviews

• NG

• 94 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bethel Baptist School

• Private School
• West Carrollton, OH
• K-12

• NG

• 59 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Germantown Christian School

• Private School
• Germantown, OH
• K-11

• NG

• 54 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Guiding Shepherd Christian School

• Private School
• New Carlisle, OH
• K-12

• NG

• 21 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Nicholas-Liberty School

• Private School
• Dayton, OH
• 7-11

• NG

• 14 Students
• 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio