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Best Dayton Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private high schools serving 4,000 students in Dayton, OH.
The top-ranked private high schools in Dayton, OH include Bethel Baptist School, Spring Valley Academy, and Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Ohio private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
71% of private high schools in Dayton, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Dayton Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Spring Valley Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1461 E Spring Valley Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 433-0790
Gr: K-12 | 585 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Archbishop Alter High School
(Catholic)
940 E David Rd
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4434
Gr: 9-12 | 514 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Baptist School
(Baptist)
(1)
434 Wilson Park Drive
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-4713
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 3 students Sports: 1
Carroll High School
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(Catholic)
4524 Linden Ave
Dayton, OH 45432
(937) 253-8188
Gr: 9-12 | 709 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
505 S Ludlow St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 461-3740
Gr: 9-12 | 701 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
East Dayton Christian School
(Christian)
999 Spinning Road
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 252-5400
Gr: K-12 | 377 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Miami Valley School
The Miami Valley School Photo - Founded in 1964, The Miami Valley School is the Dayton area's premier Pre-K through 12th grade school, ranking #1 in the Dayton area for Private High School, Overall High School, STEM Programs, Best Teachers, and College Preparation.
(6)
5151 Denise Dr
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Gr: NS-12 | 478 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chess Christian School
(Christian)
208 Nutt Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 343-1130
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students
Dominion Academy
Dominion Academy Photo
(Episcopal)
925 N Main St
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 224-8555
Gr: K-12 | 92 students
Gloria Dei Montessori School
Gloria Dei Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
615 Shiloh Drive
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 274-7195
Gr: PK-9 | 98 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Huber Heights Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7730 Taylorsville Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 236-5883
Gr: K-9 | 13 students
Nicholas-liberty
593 Infirmary Rd
Dayton, OH 45417
(397) 496-3130
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students
Nicholas-liberty School
All-boys | Alternative School
5581 Dayton Liberty Rd
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 496-7107
Gr: 7-11 | 19 students
Temple Christian School
(Baptist)
1617 Ohmer Ave
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 253-5288
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Dayton, Ohio

Dayton, Ohio Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5387 Burkhardt Rd.
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 253-6907
Gr: NS-PK
3805 Kings Highway
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 275-8114
Gr: K-8 | 134 students
71 Marco Ln
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 436-1112
Gr: NS-K | 25 students
121 S Monmouth Street
Dayton, OH 45403
(937) 253-4859
Gr: K-8 | 160 students
200 Homewood Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 228-3091
Gr: K-9 | 272 students
545 Odlin Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 278-5483
Gr: K-8 | 170 students
4128 Cedar Ridge Road
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 274-5592
Gr: K-8 | 168 students
3500 Kettering Blvd
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 293-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
18
Dayton, OH 45410
Gr: K-8

Overview

This Town (Dayton)
This State (OH)
# Schools
14 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,000 Students
97,685 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
361 Teachers
10,156 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
57%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1255
(Out of 1600)
1245
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,616
$13,451
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
54%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,445
$6,764
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$9 million
$60.9 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.54
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
189 Students
2,822 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
196 Students
4,705 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
631 Students
10,856 Students
% Black Students
15%
11%
# White Students
2,513 Students
66,261 Students
% White Students
61%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
601 Students
15,756 Students
% of Others Students
14%
15%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Dayton, OH?
The top-ranked private high schools in Dayton, OH include Bethel Baptist School, Spring Valley Academy, and Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School.
How many private high schools are located in Dayton?
14 private high schools are located in Dayton.
How diverse are private high schools in Dayton?
Dayton private high schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Dayton?
71% of private high schools in Dayton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Dayton are often viewed compared to one another?

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