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Dayton Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 47 students in Dayton, PA, 20% of all K-12 students in Dayton, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Dayton, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Dayton, PA (2026-27)

Map of Maple Leaf Amish School
Maple Leaf Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Amish
401 State Route 1023
Dayton, PA 16222
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Map of Shannock Valley Amish School
Shannock Valley Amish School
Gr: 1-9 | 26 students
Amish
216 Sunrise Rd
Dayton, PA 16222
(717) 442-0952
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Dayton, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Daybrook School
Daybrook School
Gr: 1-9 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Amish
304 Town Rd
Dayton, PA 16222
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Map of Meadow View School
Meadow View School
Gr: 1-9 | 25 students
Amish
140 Mahoning Rd
Dayton, PA 16222
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Map of Whipporwill School
Whipporwill School
Gr: 1-9 | 27 students
Amish
209 Whippoorwill Rd
Dayton, PA 16222
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Dayton, PA Private School Trends (7-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 7-yr
47
Students
+74.1% (+20 students) 7-yr
24:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+71.4% (+10.0) 7-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dayton)
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,237 Schools
# Students
47 Students
273,740 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDayton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202524126179
202427117172
202323123174
202026131171
201927138175
201827136172
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0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearDayton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.000.600.65
20240.080.590.65
20230.120.590.65
20200.000.580.64
20190.000.570.63
20180.000.570.63
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
n/a
27,078 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
47 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
100%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDayton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025100%58%52%
202496%59%52%
202394%59%52%
2020100%61%54%
2019100%61%56%
2018100%61%56%
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# 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
65,057 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDayton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20244%23%26%
20236%23%25%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
2 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2018-2025)

YearDayton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202524:111:111:1
202423:112:111:1
202316:112:111:1
202013:112:112:1
201914:112:112:1
201814:112:112:1
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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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