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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,319 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Dalton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1919
Colors
White, Blue
Student Body
Total Students
1,319 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
216 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: Go Forth Unafraid庐
- School Mascot: Ivan The Tiger
- The Dalton School is committed to providing an education of excellence that meets each student鈥檚 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 鈥済o forth unafraid.鈥 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dalton School often compared to?
Dalton School is often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What is Dalton School's ranking?
Dalton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Dalton School?
The application deadline for Dalton School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
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Event
Date
President's Day -- School Closed
February 16, 2026 (Monday)
Lunar New Year -- School Closed (Ramadan starts)
February 17, 2026 (Tuesday)
Eid al-Fitr -- School Closed
March 20, 2026 (Friday)
Spring Break
March 23, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 30, 2026 (Monday)
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