Tilton School

Tilton School serves 117 students in grades Kindergarten-12. The student:teacher of Tilton School is 3:1.

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

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School History

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1872
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
117 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Tilton School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Tilton School often compared to?
Tilton School is often viewed alongside schools like Tradewinds Education Center by visitors of our site.
What is Tilton School's ranking?
Tilton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Tilton School?
The application deadline for Tilton School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New York is $22,407 for elementary schools and $26,932 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New York is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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