The Miami Valley School is a preschool-12 school in Dayton, OH, providing IEP support, therapeutic services, and individualized learning.
The Miami Valley School in Dayton, OH, provides an experiential learning environment designed to meet the individual needs of each student. Serving students from Nursery/Preschool through Grade 12, the school focuses on a personalized approach to education. The school is dedicated to supporting diverse learners through specialized programs, including Special Education services, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and developmental and therapeutic supports.
The school fosters a safe, inclusive, and joyful community where students are encouraged to take risks and learn from mistakes. With an average class size of 14 and a faculty where 60% hold advanced degrees, MVS offers a highly attentive setting. The curriculum includes a wide range of advanced courses, from Honors Algebra and Biology to specialized seminars, ensuring that students with various learning profiles can find academic challenges that match their abilities.
MVS is a nonsectarian, co-educational institution with a diverse student body. The school offers robust extracurricular opportunities, including robotics, various honor societies, and numerous athletic programs. Tuition ranges from $10,900 to $25,900, with financial aid available for K-12 students. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis with a primary deadline of February 1st.
At a Glance
GradesNursery/Preschool-12
Students478
Class Size14:1 ratio
Tuition$23,000
Fin. Aid49% receive aid
Est.1964
DeadlineFeb. 1 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1964 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $23,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition ranges from $10,900 to $25,900. Financial aid is available K-12. |
| Total Students | 478 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 75 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60 |
| Average Class Size | 14 |
| Grades Offered | Nursery/Preschool-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Anne Dettmer |
| Admissions Associate | Caitlin Lewis |
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 60 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 49 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $13,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 31 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Advanced Courses
Advanced Topics in Biology (Bio II)Advanced Topics in Chemistry (Chem II)Algebra II HonorsAmerican Authors - Embedded HonorsAmerican History HonorsArt of the Essay - Embedded HonorsEurope in a Global Context - Advanced SeminarFrench VGeometry HonorsMandarin VMultivariate Calculus (Calc III)Spanish VTopics in Senior English - Embedded HonorsWorld Literature - Embedded Honors
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Cross Country · Diving · E-sports · Golf · Lacrosse · Soccer · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Assorted · Black Student Union · Chess Club · Chinese National Honor Society · Diversity Club · Dungeons and Dragons Club · Film Club · French Honor Society · Games Club · GSA · International Student Organization · Junior State of America · MathCounts · Music Club · Muslim Student Association · Newspaper · Power of the Pen · Prom Committee · Quiz Bowl · Robotics Team · Ski and Snowboard Club · Spanish Honor Society · Speech and Debate · Student Ambassadors · Student Government · Student Service Club · Yearbook · Show More (11) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · A Cappella Choir · Improv · Jazz Ensemble · Strings Ensemble · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Assorted · Basketball clinic · Soccer Clinic |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.miamivalleyschool.org/student-life/calendar |
| Average SAT Score | 1309 |
| Average ACT Score | 26 |
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