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Dayton Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
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

2
Private Schools
47
Students
24:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dayton)
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
47 Students
273,324 Students
0.00
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
5%
# Black Students
0 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
0%
10%
# White Students
47 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
100%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
65,301 Students
% of Others Students
0%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
2 Teachers
24,118 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
11:1

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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