Nicholas–liberty School in Dayton, OH, is a co–ed, nonsectarian private school serving grades 9 through 12 in a suburban community.
The school has a total enrollment of 16 students with a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 supported by 5 teachers.
Approximately 38% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small enrollment.
Nicholas–liberty School is located in a large suburban area of Dayton and offers a regular elementary and secondary academic program.
Nearby private schools in Dayton serve a broader range of grades and larger enrollments, highlighting Nicholas–liberty's focus on a limited high school grade span.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
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 Nicholas-liberty?
The application deadline for Nicholas-liberty is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Nicholas-liberty is Nicholas-liberty School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Miami Valley Family Care Center (1.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nicholas-liberty School
All-boys | Alternative School
5581 Dayton Liberty Rd
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 496-7107
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 496-7107
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 19 students
Miami Valley Family Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
4100 W 3rd St Building 401
Dayton, OH 45428
(937) 268-0336
Dayton, OH 45428
(937) 268-0336
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
St. Benedict The Moor Catholic School
(Catholic)
138 Gramont Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 268-6391
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 268-6391
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ebert KinderCare ![Ebert KinderCare Photo - Ebert KinderCare]( "Ebert KinderCare Photo - Ebert KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1875 Ebert Ave.
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 298-6581
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 298-6581
4.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
380 W Second St
Dayton, OH 45422
(937) 496-7995
Dayton, OH 45422
(937) 496-7995
4.7 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 60 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nicholas-liberty School
All-boys | Alternative School
5581 Dayton Liberty Rd
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 496-7107
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 496-7107
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 19 students
Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School ![Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School Photo]( "Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
505 S Ludlow St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 461-3740
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 461-3740
4.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 701 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Dominion Academy ![Dominion Academy Photo]( "Dominion Academy Photo")
(Episcopal)
925 N Main St
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 224-8555
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 224-8555
5.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 92 students
434 Wilson Park Drive
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-4713
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-4713
5.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 3 students Sports: 1
Gloria Dei Montessori School ![Gloria Dei Montessori School Photo]( "Gloria Dei Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
615 Shiloh Drive
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 274-7195
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 274-7195
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 98 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nicholas-liberty School
All-boys | Alternative School
5581 Dayton Liberty Rd
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 496-7107
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 496-7107
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 19 students
St. Benedict The Moor Catholic School
(Catholic)
138 Gramont Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 268-6391
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 268-6391
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Greater Dayton School
Alternative School
138 S Wilkinson St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 800-1234
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 800-1234
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-8
Hillel Academy Of Greater Dayton
(Jewish)
305 Sugar Camp Cir
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 277-8966
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 277-8966
5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mother Maria A. Brunner ![Mother Maria A. Brunner Photo]( "Mother Maria A. Brunner Photo")
(Catholic)
4870 Denlinger Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 238-4573
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 238-4573
5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Miami Valley Family Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
4100 W 3rd St Building 401
Dayton, OH 45428
(937) 268-0336
Dayton, OH 45428
(937) 268-0336
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
St. Benedict The Moor Catholic School
(Catholic)
138 Gramont Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 268-6391
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 268-6391
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ebert KinderCare ![Ebert KinderCare Photo - Ebert KinderCare]( "Ebert KinderCare Photo - Ebert KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1875 Ebert Ave.
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 298-6581
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 298-6581
4.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
The Greater Dayton School
Alternative School
138 S Wilkinson St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 800-1234
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 800-1234
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-8
Hillel Academy Of Greater Dayton
(Jewish)
305 Sugar Camp Cir
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 277-8966
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 277-8966
5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Preble Shawnee Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Bloomfield St
Camden, OH 45311
(937) 452-1204
Camden, OH 45311
(937) 452-1204
9159.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Eaton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Hillcrest Dr
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-1141
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-1141
9160.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
William Bruce Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
506-b Aukerman St
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-3875
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-3875
9160.7 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Eaton Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
814 Camden Rd
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-2286
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-2286
9160.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
506 Aukerman St
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-5173
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-5173
9161 miles
Gr: K-2 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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