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The Greater Dayton School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–4

Dayton, OH

171 Deeds Park, Dayton, OH 45404

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 89% of independent schools in Ohio

The Greater Dayton School is an independent private school in Dayton, Ohio, for students from pre-K through 4th grade. It has about 85 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 89% of independent elementary schools in Ohio. Students attend about 9 hours a day, 190 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–4
Students
85
Teachers
23.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 25 girls, 60 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 9 hours
School year
190 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 89% of independent elementary schools in Ohio (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 53% of independent elementary schools in Ohio.
    • Compared with 19 independent elementary schools in Ohio.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K20
    K20
    120
    215
    315
    415

    Student body

    Black71%
    White13%
    Two or more races9%
    Hispanic or Latino7%

    Help paying tuition in Ohio

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Greater Dayton School whether it takes part.

    More about Ohio's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about The Greater Dayton School

    What grades does The Greater Dayton School serve?

    The Greater Dayton School serves grades Pre-K–4.

    How many students attend The Greater Dayton School?

    About 85 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Greater Dayton School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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