Daytop Preparatory School

2075 New York Ave Huntington Station, NY 11746
www.samaritanvillage.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • 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 (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Daytop Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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