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
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