Dalton School
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.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,317 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Dalton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
1,317 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
184 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Calendar
View the Dalton School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Yom Kippur--School Closed
October 05, 2022 (Wednesday)
Columbus/Indigenous People's Day--School Closed
October 10, 2022 (Monday)
Professional Day--School Closed for students
October 11, 2022 (Tuesday)
Diwali--School Closed
October 24, 2022 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break--School Closed
November 23, 2022 (Wednesday)
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The nearest preschool is Horace Mann School (0.1 miles away)
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(212) 497-6500
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New York, NY 10024
(212) 724-6360
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Brearley School
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