Dalton School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the 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 Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,319 students
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Dalton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Dalton School
Pre-K	100
1	91
2	95
3	95
4	91
5	95
6	98
7	99
8	98
9	123
10	115
11	106
12	113

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Grade 9 enrollment peaks at 123 students, higher than every other grade at Dalton School.

Year Founded

1919

School Motto

Go Forth Unafraid®

Student Body

Total Students

1,319 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

42%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

216 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

88%

Average Class Size

11 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$64,300

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% on Financial Aid

21%

Application URL

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White, Blue

School Mascot

Ivan The Tiger

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What schools are Dalton School often compared to?

Dalton School is often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School by visitors of our site.

What is Dalton School's ranking?

Dalton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Dalton School?

The application deadline for Dalton School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Diwali - School Closed

November 08, 2026 (Sunday)

Thanksgiving Break - School Closed

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

Winter Break - School Closed

December 21, 2026 (Monday)

Winter Break - School Closed

December 28, 2026 (Monday)

MLK Jr. Day - School Closed

January 18, 2027 (Monday)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $48,153 for elementary schools and $49,674 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 60% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).