Pathway School of Discovery is a tuition-free public charter school in Dayton serving students in grades K-8. We shape instruction to build on the strengths and abilities of each student and integrate Moral Focus™ lessons into every school day. As a result, our students are well-prepared from kindergarten through eighth grade. A Stanford University study found National Heritage Academies partner-school students gained the equivalent of 3.5 months of additional learning each year compared to peers.
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The lottery for the 2026-27 school year will be held via livestream on Monday, March 2 at 11:00 a.m. To view the livestream, click below.
We know great families like yours make our community strong! That's why we're excited to introduce NHA Family Refer & Earn.
Pathway School of Discovery is a military-friendly school, showing our commitment to students and families that are connected to our nation's military.
We provide students a safe environment that includes personalized teaching, a strong moral focus program, and small class sizes.
Parent Portal gives parents quick and easy access to their child's information. Click below to learn more!
We offer advanced learning opportunities for top-performing students who are ready to progress beyond grade level.
New families can expect to find out if their child has been accepted by Monday, March 2.
Thank you for choosing a school that values academic growth, strong character, and partnership with parents.
Interested in applying for the 2026-27 school year? Apply here today!
Pathway has outperformed the local district for the past 17 years.
We are among the top three schools in the area based on academic performance.
84% of Pathway School of Discovery parents see a positive impact from NHA's Moral Focus™ program.
"The Pathway community is a wonderful place to be a part of daily. It brings me so much joy to experience the growth in our scholar's academically, socially, and behaviorally."
- Cathy Miller, Principal at Pathway
Pathway Parent
What I love the most about Pathway is it feels like a family. You are able to build relationships with the staff and the teachers communicate great! I couldn’t ask for a better place for my child to receive an education. My child will attend Pathway until they graduate.
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