2023 Best Schools in Dayton

• Dayton, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  75 reviews

Parent: My daughter has attended MVS since Kindergarten. She is now in 6th grade and I could not have asked for a better immersive learning environment to inspire her education. Every single teacher has truly known my child, cared deeply about her, and supported getting the best out of her, scholastically and emotionally. Equal development of EQ & IQ! The entire faculty lives the Core Values of Integrity, Grit, Kindness, and Celebration; holding all students to take ownership and model those values in their daily work and interactions. MVS is a community of highly engaged families, collectively wanting the best for their sons or daughters. We feel blessed to be part of this community and grateful that our daughter has had this amazing experience. I am confident that she will be a leader of tomorrow fueled by her educational foundation from MVS. Bottom line, I highly recommend The Miami Valley School!... Read 75 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 490

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Kettering, OH•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  148 reviews

Junior: I think attending STEM has been an amzing experience for me. The teachers are excellent at personalizing how they help each student accomplish goal and overcome challenges. While it is a STEM school, they also focus on other topics such as art and college exploration and economics. STEM is a comfortable environment with supportive staff encourage growth, collaboration, and independence. While there are no sports teams, there are many other clubs and activities to occupy your time. Students are also able to still play for their home district while attending STEM.... Read 148 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 747

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Kettering, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  208 reviews

Senior: I love the teachers here! They are all very nice and great teachers. The sports, arts, and extra curriculares are great overall. The food served for lunch was recently updated and is very good with lots of options, and there are always new updates. The school has air conditioning, which is very nice to have during the beginning and end of the school year when it can get pretty hot outside. Academically, Alter challenges their students and makes sure they get a great education and are prepared for college. The school is very safe and everyone there is welcoming and nice. The school is very well rounded in arts and in sports.... Read 208 reviews

• grade A

• Students 632

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Dayton, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.38 out of 5  224 reviews

Parent: We could not love this school more! We are blessed beyond measure to have had the opportunity for our children to attend CJ. Our youngest son will graduate in 2023. Our oldest son graduated in 2021. The change in him from 8th grade to his senior year is amazing. He thrived at CJ. He is an outstanding man of faith and character, and well prepared academically, mentally and emotionally for college and life. He was given every opportunity to find his passion and work on achieving his goals. Even during the difficulties of COVID, the school instituted processes that kept everyone safe while enabling students to keep up with academics. Our youngest son has also found his niche at CJ and is thriving. Our children could not be more different, yet each has found a home at CJ. Every single adult on on the CJ campus cares so much about each student. If you are seeking a strong faith based education with excellent academics, extracurriculars, and a family atmosphere, look no further.... Read 224 reviews

• grade A

• Students 698

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Dayton, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  155 reviews

Senior: Carroll High School is a great community. Lots of involvement with clubs and other activities is encouraged! There is something for everyone, including service that is inspired, not required! I know Carroll helped me prepare for college and other things in the future.... Read 155 reviews

• grade A

• Students 707

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Dayton, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  53 reviews

Parent: Wehave had one child that has graduated from Spring Valley Academy, and one who will graduate this year. Our first son started at Spring Valley his senior year, and his only regret was that he wasn’t there sooner. He loved it! Had so many great opportunities for learning local and abroad. Made many great Christian friends and was able to take college level classes, which gave him a head start in his engineering degree. He enjoyed the sports and music programs Spring Valley offered. Our second son has been at Spring Valley Academy for what will be five years. He has taken vantage of all the amazing opportunities that Spring Valley has to offer, especially the band and choir trips that go throughout the nation performing. He too, is involved in the sports programs and has made many great friends. Spring Valley is a great God centered environment where kids can get a great education.... Read 53 reviews

• grade A

• Students 301

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Xenia, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.65 out of 5  26 reviews

Parent: Legacy has been the greatest blessing to our family! My greatest prayer when my kids started at Legacy was that my kids would be well cared for. My prayer has been answered abundantly! We have kids that are in Jr. High and their only complaint is that they didn't start at the school when they were in 1st grade! My son had a hard time adjusting to school after coming from homeschool. The teachers were AMAZING! They worked with him, encouraged him, and pushed him to do more than he thought he could. He is doing SO well now! It has been life transforming! One day at drop off, I saw my son's math teacher in the hall. She came up and gave me the biggest hug (this was before covid😊) and told me she was praying for me. I appreciate that the administrators, staff, and teachers don't claim to be perfect, but challenge us all to work together, to prefer others to talk through things instead of walking away in anger. We are grateful for Legacy and the impact it has had on our kids lives.... Read 26 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 449

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Miamisburg, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  128 reviews

Parent: Our son started at Dayton Christian 4 years ago and we're thrilled with our experience in pre-K-2nd grade, especially during COVID. The school administration saw the urgency to return children to the classroom and normalcy as soon as possible. Our son is far beyond where his peers in public school are education-wise. The teachers' love for our children is apparent as well. In return, the school began a mission to create competitive compensation for the teachers that will help with retention and pay them their true worth. The addition of the gym and a renovation to create a new student life space for performance art, chapel, etc., shows the desire for long-term school improvements. The school shows responsibility in their approach for large capital projects by ensuring they have funding up front with multiple quotes for projects thus being good stewards of our money. I am very pleased with the current leadership and look forward to all 3 of our children attending DC!... Read 128 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 895

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Dayton, OH•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  28 reviews

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!... Read 28 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 125

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Troy, OH•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.02 out of 5  60 reviews

Senior: Troy Christian provides a very challenging but rewarding education for those willing to work hard. It’s pretty Christ-centered, but sometimes it seems like they’re more interested in the school’s image than making an impact on the students and community.... Read 60 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 361

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Beavercreek City School District, OH•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade B+

• Students 699

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Dayton Public School District, OH•

• 7-12

• •
  Rating 4.15 out of 5  219 reviews

Senior: I've been going to stivers since 7th grade, I've gotten into choir which was my magnet. With the school believing us My choir Chamber and Choral got to sing at CARENGIE HALL ! which was in NYC, and this happened my senior year, I totally had an great time and i'm also happy that I was able to continue my path into singing and that this school and my choir teacher helped us make it this far! It was our first time there but also I'm so glad that my mother believed in me and I'm so happy she is proud of me and such an amazing mother and biggest supporter.... Read 219 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 790

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Beavercreek City School District, OH•

• K-5

• grade B+

• Students 462

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Beavercreek City School District, OH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  414 reviews

Alum: It was pretty good! For the most part, my teachers were open and kind, and the students were some of the most polite for all the schools and states I've lived in. A little more involvement in the students lives (reaching out to troubled kids) and more oversight on teachers (there were more than one times where it was obvious a teacher didn't enjoy their job or were unable/unwilling to do it properly with little repercussion). Otherwise, there were plenty of activities to join in on, and a good diversity of classes.... Read 414 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,814

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Vandalia-Butler City School District, OH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.59 out of 5  172 reviews

Senior: As soon as you walk in the doors of Butler High School you’ll be greeted with a friendly face. The administration is committed to making everyone feel welcome and at home. Students here are friendly and accepting. Teachers want to see you succeed. Butler High is committed to helping you find and achieve your goals in life. They equip you with the things you’ll need for after graduation, and beyond. Go Aviators!... Read 172 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 828

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Dayton, OH•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  150 reviews

Senior: My experience at Dayton Early College Academy has been my best experience at any school! This is saying a lot considering it has been the 9th school I have attended in my 11 years of schooling. It is evident that the teachers deeply care about their students and do their best to form genuine relationships. The curriculum, while rigorous, is greatly balanced with teacher student and class activities that are fun and stress reliving. The small number of kids creates an at home environment and it is inevitable to not build extremely close relationships.... Read 150 reviews

• grade B

• Students 361

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Vandalia-Butler City School District, OH•

• K-3

• grade B

• Students 379

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Vandalia-Butler City School District, OH•

• K-4

• grade B

• Students 383

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Vandalia-Butler City School District, OH•

• 4-5

• grade B

• Students 411

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Dayton, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 3.57 out of 5  37 reviews

Senior: I'm going to be a senior in the fall and I've been going here since I was in Pre-K. This school is a great place to grow. The teachers and student leaders helped me to become my best self. Though it has its downfalls, I'm glad this is the school I when to. It's diverse, accepting, and has generally kind students and teachers. The regulations and administrative decisions can be kinda a turn-away sometimes. Hopefully, they realize to prioritize what benefits the students and teachers, not just their prestige.... Read 37 reviews

• grade B

• Students 385

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Vandalia-Butler City School District, OH•

• 6-8

• grade B

• Students 707

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Mad River Local School District, OH•

• K-4

• grade B minus

• Students 386

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Dayton, OH•

• Public School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3 out of 5  3 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 120

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Fairborn City School District, OH•

• 3-5

• grade B minus

• Students 943

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Benton, KY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.58 out of 5  19 reviews

Senior: Christian Fellowship School is a small private school in Marshall County, Kentucky full of God-loving students and staff. The school holds around 300 students from pre-K to 12th grade. It consists of praise and worship to God and close, lifelong friends. The staff is very encouraging, friendly, and easy to create a special bond with. The chapel is held every Tuesday which includes a full service for everyone to just worship and sing to God. The school holds so many fun events every year such as the Fall Festival with games and prizes, Eagle Fest with competitive water games in teams, a competitive Fall party scavenger hunt with a prize for the winner, and of course, random class field trips to Mcdonalds every once in a while. I am an athlete in three sports with all of my friends because of how small the school is. The bond I have with my friends is created by all of us doing sports together. The only dislike I could have would be the strict dress code.... Read 19 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 128

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1