The Miami Valley School

5151 Denise Drive

Dayton, OH 45429

15 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK, K-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by other on April 05, 2024

It's important to keep in mind that this school will do anything for your tuition dollars. Even if that means lying to you. The school has had some very serious financial issues in the past few years which raises questions about whether the school will exist in the next ten years or so. Additionally, the academics are very poor when compared to other schools.
Submitted by parent on January 28, 2022

We started our son in kindergarten at MVS and are pleased with what we've experienced. The teachers and administrators are responsive, cheerful, and feel like a partner in making sure my son has the support system he needs. Taking a tour is worth your time to see the campus and hear how they approach education. The immersion experience makes me want to go back to school to participate in something so unique! It's like a deep dive into topics, with hands-on creations, outside speakers, and field trips. The work the school puts into this type of experiential learning is incredible.
Submitted by parent on May 07, 2020

Our experience has been the teachers and leadership foster a nurturing environment of learning and development. Working to bring out the best in our child. We are very happy we are in such a great community of people.
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2020

It was incredible. I traveled the world through MVS. I went on archeological digs. I awoke at 3 AM for astronomy class. And 5 AM to birdwatch. I learned to do college and graduate level research in high school. My best friends came from all walks of life - African American, Indian, Asian, Jewish, etc. It was the single most diverse environment I have ever been in. Ever. No joke.
Submitted by student on May 03, 2019

leadership at the school lied to me on several occasions
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2018

My children have become compassionate global citizens! They have developed lasting relationships and are prepared for college!
Submitted by parent on February 12, 2018

Very upsetting and disappointing experience for my child. If your child is atypical in any way, I would think twice before sending them here.
Submitted by parent on December 11, 2017

I could not be happier with my experience at The Miami Valley School. I have not just entered a school, I have become part of a family that learns and grows and responds to the challenges of the ever-changing world together, all working together to help our children be prepared for the real world.
Submitted by parent on October 19, 2016

I think that this is the best option available for my child in the Dayton area, but like any school it is not perfect. - The curriculum is rigorous and the expectations are high, which are two characteristics that we look for in a school. - There are great teachers, and there are teachers who don't seem to subscribe to the overall theme of inclusion. - Similarly to other reviews that have been posted recently, I have noticed that there are many new teachers in the past few years and they do not seem to be as experienced or effective as I would expect at the leading school in Dayton. - Non-academic opportunities (clubs, sports) are a big part of MVS, and many of the teachers are fully dedicate to making them an amazing experience for the kids. - There is a sense of community for the kids, but the school administration can sometimes be a bit closed to input from parents. Bottom line, MVS is a solid school that offers plenty of opportunity to its students. It isn't the "over the top" quality we expected, but I think it is the best secular option in the Dayton area.
Submitted by parent on February 15, 2016

I love the cultural diversity of the school and I don't feel my child has too much homework. He said "Attending MVS feels like attending college in grade school", which he loves. He also likes the smaller group settings and the combination of self directed learning as well as direct teach(the teachers lectures and you sit listening) versus direct teach only. Although he had a few challenges in the beginning due to his transitioning i.e. more freedom and he needed to work on staying focused on the topic as well as learning how to work cooperatively with others. MVS has met if not exceed our expectations. I believe the skills he's mastering are essential both in and outside of the classroom and will greatly benefit him in the future. I look forward to him continuing to mature and learn new and exciting things about not only the traditional subjects in school i.e. reading, math, science etc. but also the non-traditional things i.e. sewing , Japanese folk tales, Mandarin, how to make clay animals and field trips for example, Spark concert. MVS is the ONLY school in the area with such a dynamic curriculum and opportunities to have a international education versus a Dayton, Ohio education. I'm educating my child in order for him to succeed not only locally but globally as well. If you are looking for a global education look no further MVS is the answer.
Submitted by student on January 21, 2016

There is a constant feeling of pressure throughout all school activities for seemingly no reason, and a lot of propaganda is spread throughout by the school about how satisfied, intelligent and kind their students are. It is clearly far more focused on keeping an image than actually maintaining student satisfaction.
Submitted by student on October 12, 2015

Academics are subjective, teachers don't teach the course but instead expect the kids to learn it on their own. As a student I will often find question on test of material that we never went over but we "should've known". Your average MVS upper school students should expect about 6-8 hours of homework a night, although the school will lie and say differently. Immersion does offer some unique experiences, but getting into your preferred immersion is nearly impossible. The overall school environment is trashy, kids leave their garbage and book bags all over the floor and tables. The "learning environment" as they like to call it DOES NOT promote proper education. There is no where to do homework or think quietly to oneself. As far as the behavior of the students, some suggest that the students are nice and eager to learn. These students are not your typical MVS student. Overall it has been a bad experience.
Submitted by other on November 11, 2014

As an alum of The Miami Valley School, I grew up feeling like it was my second home. Everyone there knew me and welcomed me to be who I was. The teachers take time to make sure each student is part of the class and understands what is going on. I received lots of wonderful opportunities - traveling to Europe and Alaska during the 4 week immersion period, playing sports, taking pottery classes, and participating in plays and musicals. I hope to send my kids there in the future.
Submitted by teacher on July 15, 2013

I taught at Miami Valley School for five years and found it to be a wonderful school. The students are unusually kind and civil, and the other teachers are dedicated and caring. It is by far the best K-12 education one can find in the Dayton area. If I had a child, I would want him or her to attend Miami Valley. The Immersion program is also very special. I
Submitted by parent on May 22, 2013

We researched all the local schools and decided on MVS because it has a very welcoming, diverse atmosphere with small classrooms and exceptional teachers. Our boys attended MVS Early Childhood for the last two years, and they have blossomed! Their vocabularies, senses of curiosity, imaginations, and coordination have exponentially grown. On the weekends, they always ask if it is a school day and are sad to hear they have to wait until Monday. They love their teachers, and have amazing friends from every different cultural and ethnic background. I love this school and we are very sad that we will be moving next year! Highly recommend to any family coming to this area! It is more than worth the investment.