The Miami Valley School, located in Dayton, Ohio, is a college-preparatory day school serving students in early childhood through grade 12. The school is the area's only independent private school and is dedicated to challenging young people of promise to become self-sustaining learners and compassionate global citizens. Originally founded in 1956 as the Marti School and later opening its doors as The Miami Valley School in 1964, MVS has a long-standing reputation as the region's best academic school.