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.: 40%
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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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
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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
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