St. Helen Catholic Elementary School Photo - Welcome to St. Helen!

Best Dayton Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 47 private preschools serving 6,342 students in Dayton, OH.
The top ranked private preschools in Dayton, OH include The Miami Valley School, Bishop Leibold School, and Hillel Academy Of Greater Dayton.
The average tuition cost is $10,301, which is lower than the Ohio private preschool average tuition cost of $10,812.
35% of private preschools in Dayton, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Dayton Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Leibold School
(Catholic)
6666 Springboro Pike
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Tuition listed
Hillel Academy Of Greater Dayton
(Jewish)
305 Sugar Camp Cir
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 277-8966
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Angels Elementary School
(Catholic)
223 L Street
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 229-5959
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Incarnation Catholic School
(Catholic)
45 Williamsburg Ln
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 433-1051
Gr: PK-8 | 928 students
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.
(5)
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
Mini University-Wright State University
Daycare / Preschool
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, OH 45435
(937) 775-4070
Gr: NS | 111 students
138 Gramont Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 268-6391
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Charles Borromeo School
St. Charles Borromeo School Photo - Set in a neighborhood in Kettering, St Charles is a school filled caring leaders and compassionate educators. We are a family!
(Catholic)
4600 Ackerman Blvd
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4933
Gr: NS-8 | 541 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
St. Helen Catholic Elementary School
St. Helen Catholic Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
5086 Burkhardt Road
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 256-1761
Gr: PK-8 | 422 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Luke Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
1442 N Fairfield Rd
Dayton, OH 45432
(937) 426-1733
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Alexandria Montessori
Montessori School
175 East Franklin Street
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 435-5392
Gr: PK-6 | 39 students
Beavercreek Christian Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1850 N Fairfield Rd
Dayton, OH 45432
(937) 426-0079
Gr: K | 16 students
Beavercreek KinderCare
Beavercreek KinderCare Photo - Beavercreek KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2221 N. Fairfield Rd.
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 426-4412
Gr: NS-PK
Brandt Pike KinderCare
Brandt Pike KinderCare Photo - Brandt Pike KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
7161 Brandt Pike
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 236-8490
Gr: NS-PK
Bright Beginnings Elementary School
Daycare / Preschool
2973 Lantz Rd
Dayton, OH 45434
(937) 426-6222
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
Bufort Blvd KinderCare
Bufort Blvd KinderCare Photo - Bufort Blvd KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4700 Bufort Blvd.
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-8975
Gr: NS-PK
Centerville KinderCare
Centerville KinderCare Photo - Centerville KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
1074 Governour's Square Dr.
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 435-1231
Gr: NS-PK
Chess Christian School
(Christian)
208 Nutt Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 343-1130
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students
Creative Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
3489 Little York Rd
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 898-8689
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Creative World Of Montessori Beavercreek
Montessori School
1481 N Fairfield Rd
Dayton, OH 45432
(937) 426-2907
Gr: PK-3 | 55 students
Dayton Islamic School
(Islamic)
(2)
3662 E Patterson Road
Dayton, OH 45430
(937) 429-9477
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 2
Dayton Montessori Society
Montessori School
16 E Elmwood Dr
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 435-4572
Gr: PK-5 | 39 students Tuition listed
East Social Row KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
33 E Social Row Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 350-5640
Gr: NS-PK
Ebert KinderCare
Ebert KinderCare Photo - Ebert KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1875 Ebert Ave.
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 298-6581
Gr: NS-PK
Effica School Of Montessori
Montessori School
71 Marco Ln
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 436-1112
Gr: NS-K | 25 students Tuition listed
Evergreen Children's Center Inc
Evergreen Children's Center Inc Photo - evergreen entrance
Daycare / Preschool
2659 Dayton Xenia Road
Dayton, OH 45434
(937) 426-6674
Gr: NS-K | 125 students Avg. class size: 14 students
First School
First School Photo - First School is an early learning center for preschool and Kindergarten children, ages 2-1/2 -6, conceived and built to promote the maximum development and education of each child within the scope of his interests and capabilities.
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
7659 McEwen Road
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 433-3455
Gr: PK-K | 134 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
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
The Goddard School - Beavercreek
The Goddard School - Beavercreek Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1423 Grange Hall Road
Dayton, OH 45430
(937) 427-2966
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
The Goddard School - Centerville
The Goddard School - Centerville Photo
Daycare / Preschool
10685 Dayton Lebanon Pike
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 886-0800
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
The Greater Dayton School
Alternative School
138 S Wilkinson St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 800-1234
Gr: PK-8
Huber Heights KinderCare
Huber Heights KinderCare Photo - Building
Daycare / Preschool
7305 Old Troy Pike
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 236-8338
Gr: NS-PK
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
2268 S Smithville Rd
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 253-8851
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students
Kettering KinderCare
Kettering KinderCare Photo - Honoring our veterans on Veterans Day!
Daycare / Preschool
1111 East Stroop Rd.
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 293-1067
Gr: NS-PK
Kindercare Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
951 East Rahn Road
Dayton, OH 45429
(732) 544-5440
Gr: PK-K | 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Dayton, OH?
The top ranked private preschools in Dayton, OH include The Miami Valley School, Bishop Leibold School, and Hillel Academy Of Greater Dayton.
How many private preschools are located in Dayton?
47 private preschools are located in Dayton.
How much do private preschools cost in Dayton?
The average tuition cost is $10,301, which is lower than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,812.
How diverse are private preschools in Dayton?
Dayton private preschools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Dayton?
35% of private preschools in Dayton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Dayton are often viewed compared to one another?

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