The Miami Valley School

5151 Denise Dr, Dayton, OH, 45429-0454
Tel: (937)434-4444
Grades: PK - 12 | 431 students
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The mission of The Miami Valley School is to challenge young people of promise to become self-sustaining learners and compassionate global citizens. As the Dayton area's only independent college-preparatory school, MVS is committed to the highest quality of educational excellence, combined with personal attention and in-depth experiential learning opportunities.

School Overview:
The Miami Valley School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1956
Student Body
Total Students 431 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 33% (OH School Avg.: 15%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 70%
Average Class Size 14 students
Number of AP Courses 7 courses
Average SAT score 1856
Average ACT score 26
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $16,080
% on Financial Aid 18%
Acceptance Rate 81%
Admissions Director Jack Sweeney
Admissions Associate Susan Strong
Sports
Total Sports Offered 12 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Cross Country Golf
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball Wrestling

School Notes:

  • Outstanding Faculty - 9:1 student teach ratio - Dedication to students and passion for teaching - Supportive, personalized relationships with families to encourage students to reach their full potential
  • Talented Students - More that 25% of the senior class has been recognized by the National Merit Program - MVS consistently achieves the top SAT and ACT scores of any school in the area - 100% of MVS graduates attend college. Most graduates are accepted by the top five percent of the nation's colleges and universities
  • Amazing Opportunities - Experiential learning from EC through Grade 12 offers in-depth exploration and a hands-on approach - Opportunities for all students to participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities. Students can participate on school athletic teams from Grade 4-12. - Diverse, multi-cultural student body adds to a global perspective - Small classes offer personal attention and a caring approach - Challenging curriculum with specialized programs in science, visual and performing arts, foreign language study, advanced mathematics, and enriched writing

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Nearby Schools:

The Miami Valley School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Carousel House School
Gr. K-1 | 1 mi. away
St Charles Borromeo School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.4 mi. away
Alter High School
Gr. 9-12 | 1.6 mi. away
Rahn Road KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1.9 mi. away
Kettering KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 2.1 mi. away

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