Dalton School

108 E 89th St, New York, NY, 10128-0101
The Dalton School is committed to providing an education of excellence that meets each student’s interests, abilities and needs within a common curricular framework and reflects and promotes an understanding of, and appreciation for, diversity in our community as an integral part of school life. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity and curiosity and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the community at large. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the School prepares students to “go forth unafraid.” As a progressive school guided by the Dalton Plan, we are an intentionally diverse community committed to a tradition of life-long learning and educational innovation.

School Overview:

Dalton School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Student Body
Total Students 1281 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 32% (NY School Avg.: 23%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 200 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Admission Deadline None / Rolling

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Gr. PK-12 | 0.2 mi. away
St. David' S School
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