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Mizzentop Day School

We teach our students to speak their own minds, and make sure that every voice is heard; to think critically and question in their pursuit of truth; and to step forward as learners and leaders who are prepared to excel.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1998

Student Body

Total Students
158 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Mizzentop Day School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Dress Code

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
See Website
Admissions Director
Mrs. Eileen Cuneo

Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess/Checkers, Coding Club, Homework Club, Pokemon Club, Reading Buddies, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Music Lessons, Musical Theater

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Soccer

School Notes

  • At Mizzentop, we believe that childhood is the beginning of a lifelong journey into the world of knowledge. Our students discover their passion for learning with inspired faculty who understand how each child learns and what they need to excel. Students engage both their hearts and minds through curiosity, creativity and scholarship, graduating as empathic citizens prepared to live a life of value and meaning.
  • Academics
  • Students are taught to explore, experience and discover the world of knowledge. Small class sizes honor our belief that each child`s educational journey is unique and worthy of respect. We teach our students to respectfully speak their own minds, and make sure that every voice is heard; to think critically and question in their pursuit of truth, and to step forward as learners and leaders who are prepared to excel.
  • Our Living Values
  • We believe community is built on a foundation of mutual understanding and respect. Multiple voices and experiences enrich our classrooms, where students are encouraged to explore the beauty of each person`s unique background and to find common ground. At the heart of Mizzentop are twelve internationally-recognized Living Values, all of which foster sensitivity and encourage citizenship in our diverse, global world.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Mizzentop Day School offer?
Mizzentop Day School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Mizzentop Day School?
The application deadline for Mizzentop Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Dutchess County, NY is $31,186 for elementary schools and $36,925 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Dutchess County, NY is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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