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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The nearest high school to South Dayton Preparatory School is The Miami Valley School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bishop Leibold School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ebert KinderCare (0.9 miles away)
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Bishop Leibold School
(Catholic)
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(937) 434-9343
Dayton, OH 45449
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St. Albert The Great Catholic School
(Catholic)
104 W Dorothy Ln
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 293-9452
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 293-9452
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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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(937) 434-4933
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4933
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St. Benedict The Moor Catholic School
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Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 268-6391
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