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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 (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,319 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:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1919

Colors

White, Blue

Student Body

Total Students

1,319 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

42%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

216 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$64,300

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Go Forth Unafraid®
School Mascot: Ivan The Tiger

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.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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.

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

Labor Day - School Closed

September 07, 2026 (Monday)

Rosh Hashanah - School Closed

September 12, 2026 (Saturday)

Yom Kippur - School Closed

September 21, 2026 (Monday)

Columbus/Indigenous People's Day - School Closed

October 12, 2026 (Monday)

Diwali - School Closed

November 08, 2026 (Sunday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

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

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The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $47,063 for elementary schools and $49,623 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).