Daytop Preparatory School in Huntington Station, NY, serves 12 students in grades 9 through 12 within a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 3:1, supported by 4 teachers, allowing for small class sizes.
Founded as an alternative co–ed school, Daytop offers programs tailored to high school students.
The student population is 100% students of color, placing the school among the top 20% in New York for diversity.
Daytop Preparatory School is located in a large suburb near other private schools serving Huntington Station and Melville, NY.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Daytop Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Daytop Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Daytop Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Daytop Preparatory School is Gersh Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Huntington Montessori-northshore Learning (1.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gersh Academy
Special Education School
21 Sweet Hollow Rd # 2
Huntington, NY 11743
(516) 986-9580
Huntington, NY 11743
(516) 986-9580
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 121 students
Huntington Montessori-northshore Learning
Montessori School
165 Pidgeon Hill Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 385-3388
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 385-3388
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 109 students
Long Island School For The Gifted ![Long Island School For The Gifted Photo - Is your child bored? At LISG, students are accelerated 1-3 years. Email admissions@lisg.org for information and visit lisg.org]( "Long Island School For The Gifted Photo - Is your child bored? At LISG, students are accelerated 1-3 years. Email admissions@lisg.org for information and visit lisg.org")
Special Program Emphasis
165 Pidgeon Hill Rd Ste 1
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 423-3557
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 423-3557
1.3 miles
Gr: K-9 | 105 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 11
175 Wolf Hill Road
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 423-2658
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 423-2658
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 1 student Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2
St. Anthony's High School
(Catholic)
275 Wolf Hill Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 271-2020
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 271-2020
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,305 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gersh Academy
Special Education School
21 Sweet Hollow Rd # 2
Huntington, NY 11743
(516) 986-9580
Huntington, NY 11743
(516) 986-9580
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 121 students
Long Island School For The Gifted ![Long Island School For The Gifted Photo - Is your child bored? At LISG, students are accelerated 1-3 years. Email admissions@lisg.org for information and visit lisg.org]( "Long Island School For The Gifted Photo - Is your child bored? At LISG, students are accelerated 1-3 years. Email admissions@lisg.org for information and visit lisg.org")
Special Program Emphasis
165 Pidgeon Hill Rd Ste 1
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 423-3557
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 423-3557
1.3 miles
Gr: K-9 | 105 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 11
175 Wolf Hill Road
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 423-2658
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 423-2658
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 1 student Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2
St. Anthony's High School
(Catholic)
275 Wolf Hill Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 271-2020
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 271-2020
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,305 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
18 Old E Neck Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 351-0116
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 351-0116
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 147 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gersh Academy
Special Education School
21 Sweet Hollow Rd # 2
Huntington, NY 11743
(516) 986-9580
Huntington, NY 11743
(516) 986-9580
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 121 students
Huntington Montessori-northshore Learning
Montessori School
165 Pidgeon Hill Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 385-3388
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 385-3388
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 109 students
Long Island School For The Gifted ![Long Island School For The Gifted Photo - Is your child bored? At LISG, students are accelerated 1-3 years. Email admissions@lisg.org for information and visit lisg.org]( "Long Island School For The Gifted Photo - Is your child bored? At LISG, students are accelerated 1-3 years. Email admissions@lisg.org for information and visit lisg.org")
Special Program Emphasis
165 Pidgeon Hill Rd Ste 1
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 423-3557
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 423-3557
1.3 miles
Gr: K-9 | 105 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 11
175 Wolf Hill Road
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 423-2658
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 423-2658
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 1 student Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2
18 Old E Neck Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 351-0116
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 351-0116
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 147 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Huntington Montessori-northshore Learning
Montessori School
165 Pidgeon Hill Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 385-3388
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 385-3388
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 109 students
The Anne Brower School
Daycare / Preschool
50 Lawrence Hill Road
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 423-4147
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 423-4147
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
360 Main St
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 385-3322
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 385-3322
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students
Crestwood Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
313 Round Swamp Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 692-6361
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 692-6361
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 346 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
KinderCare at Huntington ![KinderCare at Huntington Photo - KinderCare at Huntington]( "KinderCare at Huntington Photo - KinderCare at Huntington")
Daycare / Preschool
183 E Main St
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 547-8029
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 547-8029
3.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 61 students
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Goldie Maple Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
3-65 Beach 56th St
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 945-3300
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 945-3300
9365.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
P.s. 105 Bay School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
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420 Beach 51st St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 474-8615
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 474-8615
9365.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Lighthouse Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
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180 Beach 35th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5828
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5828
9365.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
P.s. 43
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
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160 Beach 29th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5860
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5860
9365.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 574 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Academy Of Medical Technology - A College Board School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
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Bottom 50%10
8-21 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-3571
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-3571
9365.5 miles
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