Dalton School
Independent school · Grades K–12
New York, NY
53 E 91st St, New York, NY 10128
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in New York
- The largest independent school in New York
- 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
In New York, New York, Dalton School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 1,330 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 8 hours, 150 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 1,330
- Teachers
- 218.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 678 girls, 652 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 150 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 96% of independent schools in New York.
- Compared with 83 independent schools in New York.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Dalton School
What grades does Dalton School serve?
Dalton School serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Dalton School?
About 1,330 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Dalton School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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