For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 47 students in Dayton, PA (there are 1 public school, serving 194 public students). 20% of all K-12 students in Dayton, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Dayton, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).
Private Schools in Dayton, PA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Shannock Valley Amish School
(Amish)
216 Sunrise Rd
Dayton, PA 16222
(717) 442-0952
Dayton, PA 16222
(717) 442-0952
Gr: 1-9 | 26 students
Dayton, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Daybrook School (Closed 2025)
(Amish)
304 Town Rd
Dayton, PA 16222
Dayton, PA 16222
Gr: 1-9 | 37 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Overview
This Town (Dayton)
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
47 Students
273,754 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
24,025 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
12,735 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
n/a
27,419 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
47 Students
159,795 Students
% White Students
100%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 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
n/a
64,737 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Dayton, PA?
2 private schools are located in Dayton, PA.
What percentage of students in Dayton go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Dayton are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dayton?
100% of private schools in Dayton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).
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