Dalton School vs. Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Dalton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Overview
The Dalton School is committed to providing an education of excellence that meets each student’s interests, abilities and needs within a common curricular framework and reflects and promotes an understanding of, and appreciation for, diversity in our community as an integral part of school life.
Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity and curiosity and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the community at large.
Guided by the Dalton Plan, the School prepares students to “go forth unafraid.” As a progressive school guided by the Dalton Plan, we are an intentionally diverse community committed to a tradition of life-long learning and educational innovation.
Founded in 1764, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School is a coed, nonsectarian institution educating students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Detailed school overiew, below:.
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Students Body
Total Students
1317 students
1254 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
35
Kindergarten Students
97
75
Grade 1 Students
99
84
Grade 2 Students
95
72
Grade 3 Students
95
70
Grade 4 Students
90
98
Grade 5 Students
95
80
Grade 6 Students
98
88
Grade 7 Students
98
85
Grade 8 Students
98
80
Grade 9 Students
114
125
Grade 10 Students
110
120
Grade 11 Students
113
124
Grade 12 Students
115
118
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
184 teachers
270 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
82%
Number of AP Classes
n/a
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:5
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Dec. 15
Tuition Cost
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$38,890
Admissions Director
n/a
Ms. Elaine Perlman
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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13
Sports
n/a