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 (2026-27)

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

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

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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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%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

216 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & 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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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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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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The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $47,316 for elementary schools and $49,836 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).