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Best Montgomery County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private high schools serving 4,853 students in Montgomery County, OH.
The top-ranked private high schools in Montgomery County, OH include Spring Valley Academy, Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School, and Carroll High School.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Ohio private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
75% of private high schools in Montgomery County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Montgomery County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Spring Valley Academy
Spring Valley Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1461 E Spring Valley Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 433-0790
Gr: K-12 | 585 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Archbishop Alter High School
(Catholic)
940 E David Rd
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4434
Gr: 9-12 | 514 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Baptist School
(Baptist)
(1)
434 Wilson Park Drive
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-4713
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 3 students Sports: 1
Carroll High School
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(Catholic)
4524 Linden Ave
Dayton, OH 45432
(937) 253-8188
Gr: 9-12 | 709 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School
Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
505 S Ludlow St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 461-3740
Gr: 9-12 | 701 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Dayton Christian School
Dayton Christian School Photo - Dayton Christian school features a Biblically-integrated curriculum taught from a Christian worldview.
(Christian)
(16)
9391 Washington Church Road
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 291-7208
Gr: PK-12 | 772 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
The Miami Valley School
The Miami Valley School Photo - Founded in 1964, The Miami Valley School is the Dayton area's premier Pre-K through 12th grade school, ranking #1 in the Dayton area for ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High School, Overall High School, STEM Programs, Best Teachers, and College Preparation.
(9)
5151 Denise Dr
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
Chess Christian School
(Christian)
208 Nutt Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 343-1130
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students
Dominion Academy
Dominion Academy Photo
(Episcopal)
925 N Main St
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 224-8555
Gr: K-12 | 92 students
Germantown Christian School
Germantown Christian School Photo
(Pentecostal)
(2)
9440 Eby Rd
Germantown, OH 45327
(937) 855-7334
Gr: K-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gloria Dei Montessori School
Gloria Dei Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
615 Shiloh Drive
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 274-7195
Gr: PK-9 | 98 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Huber Heights Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7730 Taylorsville Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 236-5883
Gr: K-9 | 13 students
Nicholas-liberty
593 Infirmary Rd
Dayton, OH 45417
(397) 496-3130
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students
Nicholas-liberty School
All-boys | Alternative School
5581 Dayton Liberty Rd
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 496-7107
Gr: 7-11 | 19 students
Salem Christian Academy
Salem Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
6500 Southway Rd.
Clayton, OH 45315
(937) 836-9910
Gr: K-12 | 267 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Temple Christian School
(Baptist)
1617 Ohmer Ave
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 253-5288
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Montgomery County, Ohio

Montgomery County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpha School (Closed 2000)
Special Education School
300 W. National Rd.
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 890-7155
Gr: 1-9 | 35 students
5387 Burkhardt Rd.
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 253-6907
Gr: NS-PK
3805 Kings Highway
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 275-8114
Gr: K-8 | 134 students
71 Marco Ln
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 436-1112
Gr: NS-K | 25 students
121 S Monmouth Street
Dayton, OH 45403
(937) 253-4859
Gr: K-8 | 160 students
200 Homewood Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 228-3091
Gr: K-9 | 272 students
545 Odlin Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 278-5483
Gr: K-8 | 170 students
4128 Cedar Ridge Road
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 274-5592
Gr: K-8 | 168 students
3500 Kettering Blvd
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 293-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
18
Dayton, OH 45410
Gr: K-8

Overview

This County (Montgomery County)
This State (OH)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,853 Students
99,580 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
428 Teachers
10,241 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
57%
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1255
(Out of 1600)
1241
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,664
$13,300
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
55%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,018
$7,186
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$12 million
$62.48 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
202 Students
2,823 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
181 Students
4,707 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
688 Students
10,858 Students
% Black Students
14%
10%
# White Students
3,119 Students
66,357 Students
% White Students
62%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
138 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
805 Students
17,531 Students
% of Others Students
16%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Montgomery County, OH?
The top-ranked private high schools in Montgomery County, OH include Spring Valley Academy, Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School, and Carroll High School.
How many private high schools are located in Montgomery County?
16 private high schools are located in Montgomery County.
How diverse are private high schools in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County private high schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Montgomery County?
75% of private high schools in Montgomery County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?

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