Emerson Academy 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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We know great families like yours make our community strong! That's why we're excited to introduce NHA Family Refer & Earn.
We provide students a safe environment that includes personalized teaching, a strong moral focus program, and small class sizes.
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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!
Emerson Academy has outperformed the local district for the past 17 years.
We are among the top five schools in the area based on academic performance.
3 out of 4 Emerson Academy parents see a positive impact from NHA's Moral Focus™ program.
"I’m so grateful to be a part of the team and community at Emerson Academy! I love that we are focused on doing what’s right for our scholars."
- Nia Hogue, Principal at Emerson
Emerson Parent
Emerson has a great education structure and the staff cares deeply about the kids. My child says this is his favorite school. Thanks for all you do!
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