South Dayton Preparatory School in Dayton, OH, serves 123 students in grades PK through 8 within an urban large town community.
The school operates as a nonsectarian, co–educational program with a total teaching staff of 7 and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1.
South Dayton Preparatory is a member of the Institute for Independent Education and enrolls a student body with approximately 9.64% students of color.
The school offers a regular elementary and secondary program from pre–kindergarten to 8th grade, providing education options for families seeking a Dayton PK–8 private school.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
123 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for South Dayton Preparatory School?
The application deadline for South Dayton Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(Catholic)
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(937) 434-9343
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Tuition listed
St. Albert The Great Catholic School
(Catholic)
104 W Dorothy Ln
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Dayton, OH 45429
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305 Sugar Camp Cir
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Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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4600 Ackerman Blvd
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(937) 434-4933
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4933
3.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 541 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
St. Benedict The Moor Catholic School
(Catholic)
138 Gramont Ave
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Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 268-6391
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Bishop Leibold School
(Catholic)
6666 Springboro Pike
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Tuition listed
St. Albert The Great Catholic School
(Catholic)
104 W Dorothy Ln
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 293-9452
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 293-9452
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Hillel Academy Of Greater Dayton
(Jewish)
305 Sugar Camp Cir
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(937) 277-8966
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 277-8966
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
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Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4933
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4933
3.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 541 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
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(937) 268-6391
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 268-6391
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Ebert KinderCare ![Ebert KinderCare Photo - Ebert KinderCare]( "Ebert KinderCare Photo - Ebert KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1875 Ebert Ave.
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(937) 298-6581
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 298-6581
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Bishop Leibold School
(Catholic)
6666 Springboro Pike
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Tuition listed
5151 Denise Dr
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(937) 434-4444
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
434 Wilson Park Drive
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-4713
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-4713
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 3 students Sports: 1
St. Albert The Great Catholic School
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104 W Dorothy Ln
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 293-9452
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 293-9452
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
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Miles
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5151 Denise Dr
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(937) 434-4444
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
434 Wilson Park Drive
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-4713
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-4713
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 3 students Sports: 1
Archbishop Alter High School
(Catholic)
940 E David Rd
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4434
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4434
3.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 514 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nicholas-liberty School
All-boys | Alternative School
5581 Dayton Liberty Rd
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 496-7107
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 496-7107
4.5 miles
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bishop Leibold School
(Catholic)
6666 Springboro Pike
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Tuition listed
5151 Denise Dr
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
434 Wilson Park Drive
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-4713
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-4713
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 3 students Sports: 1
St. Albert The Great Catholic School
(Catholic)
104 W Dorothy Ln
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 293-9452
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 293-9452
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Hillel Academy Of Greater Dayton
(Jewish)
305 Sugar Camp Cir
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 277-8966
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 277-8966
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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Ebert KinderCare ![Ebert KinderCare Photo - Ebert KinderCare]( "Ebert KinderCare Photo - Ebert KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1875 Ebert Ave.
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 298-6581
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 298-6581
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Bishop Leibold School
(Catholic)
6666 Springboro Pike
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Tuition listed
5151 Denise Dr
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
St. Albert The Great Catholic School
(Catholic)
104 W Dorothy Ln
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 293-9452
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 293-9452
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
West Carrollton KinderCare ![West Carrollton KinderCare Photo - The exterior of our building]( "West Carrollton KinderCare Photo - The exterior of our building")
Daycare / Preschool
1410 South Elm St.
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-4601
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-4601
3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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