Record KB-0255

The Miami Valley School

Dayton, OH · School
Record verified 2026-10-29Fees updated 2026-10-29

A secular independent PK-12 college-prep school of about 500 students in Dayton, OH, built around its experiential Immersion Method. In 2017 it replaced traditional AP courses with college-seminar advanced/honors classes and distinctive electives, plus French, Chinese and Spanish. With a 1:6 ratio and ~14-student classes, it suits independent, hands-on learners drawn to deep thinking and the arts.

Campus & setting

Campus in Dayton near Five Rivers MetroParks, designed for hands-on creativity

Programme fee

Program fee (academic year)
US$49,335Pricing updated 2026-10-292027-28 · USD

The listed amount is for one academic year. How fees are compiled.

Academics

  • Signature Immersion Method (experiential, real-world learning)
  • Dropped traditional AP in 2017 for college-seminar advanced/honors courses
  • Distinctive electives: Fairy Tales & Social Change, Food & Thought, Gender Studies, History of Film
  • Languages: French, Chinese, Spanish; individualized college counseling

Athletics

  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Golf
  • Cross country
  • Basketball
  • Swimming
  • Lacrosse
  • Track & field
  • Esports

Arts

  • Required art electives changing yearly
  • Ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, painting, design
  • Jazz band & music-evolution courses
  • Studio spaces for creative risk-taking

Ask about this school

Ask about admission, the programme fee or the information in this record.

Ask about this school