Chestnut Valley in Dalton, OH is a rural, co–ed alternative school affiliated with the Amish community, serving grades 1 through 8.
The school enrolls 30 students with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, supported by two full–time teachers.
Chestnut Valley offers education within a religious affiliation classified as other religious in a rural setting.
The school's total enrollment of 30 students provides a small community environment compared to nearby private schools in Dalton.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Chestnut Valley?
The application deadline for Chestnut Valley is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Chestnut Valley is Central Christian School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cherry Ridge School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Faith Christian Academy (7.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cherry Ridge School
(Christian)
5636 Mount Eaton Rd S
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 345-6771
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 345-6771
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 37 students
3970 Kidron Rd
Kidron, OH 44636
(330) 857-7311
Kidron, OH 44636
(330) 857-7311
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 329 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
North Fork
(Amish)
6869 Mount Eaton Rd S
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 857-2480
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 857-2480
2.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 29 students
Apple Grove
Alternative School (Amish)
12899 Hacket Rd
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 465-8132
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 465-8132
3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 42 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3970 Kidron Rd
Kidron, OH 44636
(330) 857-7311
Kidron, OH 44636
(330) 857-7311
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 329 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Beech Grove
All-girls (Amish)
7373 Kidron Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
4.3 miles
Gr: K-9 | 67 students
11138 Old Lincoln Way E
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 683-0012
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 683-0012
5.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 216 students Tuition listed
Faith Christian Academy
Alternative School (Mennonite)
511 W Main St
Wilmot, OH 44689
(330) 359-6215
Wilmot, OH 44689
(330) 359-6215
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students
Massillon Christian School ![Massillon Christian School Photo]( "Massillon Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
965 Overlook Ave SW
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 833-1039
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 833-1039
8.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cherry Ridge School
(Christian)
5636 Mount Eaton Rd S
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 345-6771
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 345-6771
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 37 students
3970 Kidron Rd
Kidron, OH 44636
(330) 857-7311
Kidron, OH 44636
(330) 857-7311
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 329 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
North Fork
(Amish)
6869 Mount Eaton Rd S
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 857-2480
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 857-2480
2.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 29 students
Apple Grove
Alternative School (Amish)
12899 Hacket Rd
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 465-8132
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 465-8132
3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 42 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Faith Christian Academy
Alternative School (Mennonite)
511 W Main St
Wilmot, OH 44689
(330) 359-6215
Wilmot, OH 44689
(330) 359-6215
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students
640 1st Street N.E.
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 832-9355
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 832-9355
9.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 12 Acceptance rate listed
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1900 Wales Road Ne
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 837-4644
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 837-4644
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students
Sts Philip And James Elementary School
(Catholic)
532 High Street Ne
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-2823
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-2823
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Montessori School Of Wooster Ohio
Montessori School
1170 Akron Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-5222
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-5222
12.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
West Holmes High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10909 State Route 39
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-6085
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-6085
9302.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
West Holmes Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10901 State Route 39
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-4761
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-4761
9302.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Killbuck Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
299 School St
Killbuck, OH 44637
(330) 276-2891
Killbuck, OH 44637
(330) 276-2891
9303.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Shreve Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
598 N Market St
Shreve, OH 44676
(330) 567-2837
Shreve, OH 44676
(330) 567-2837
9303.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Triway High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3205 Shreve Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-8685
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-8685
9305.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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