For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 47 students in Dayton, PA.
100% of private elementary schools in Dayton, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).
Private Elementary 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
206,253 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
18,965 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
196 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
7,529 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
10,151 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
n/a
21,210 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
47 Students
129,105 Students
% White Students
100%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
182 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
39,617 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in Dayton, PA?
2 private elementary schools are located in Dayton, PA.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Dayton?
100% of private elementary schools in Dayton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).
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