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 (2019-20)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Students: 1,329 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Dalton School places among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 1329 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| % Students of Color | 30% State avg.: 28% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 175 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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