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 (2024)

  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

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.: 41%
Students by Grade
Dalton School Student 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)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Dalton School often compared to?
Dalton Schoolis 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
Spring Break
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 19, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
March 20, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 21, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 22, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,317 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 $42,877 for elementary schools and $48,288 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 61% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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