Daytop Prep School

Daytop Prep School in Blauvelt, NY serves grades 9 through 11 in a suburban community setting with a total enrollment of 8 students.
The school operates as a nonsectarian, coeducational alternative school with a student–teacher ratio of 2:1 supported by 4 full–time teachers.
Daytop Prep School has a 100% representation of students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in New York state for diversity.
This small private high school offers specialized programs for upper–grade students within a large suburban locale.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 9-11
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Daytop Prep 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 9-11

Student Body

Total Students
8 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Daytop Prep School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 9-11
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in New York is $22,253 for elementary schools and $26,593 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New York is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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