Dalton School

Dalton School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
108 E 89th St,  New York, NY
Carnegie Hill Neighborhood
4.2
4.7
1,314 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ellen Stein
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1460
Average ACT Score
33
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$64,300

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
257
Full Time Teachers
224
Part Time Teachers
33
College Prep
Average SAT
1460
Math
730
Verbal
730
Average ACT
33
Math
32
English
34
Reading
34
Science
33
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
53%
Two or more races
21.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.8%
Black
9.3%
Hispanic
3.4%

School Rankings

#7 Best College Prep Private High Schools in New York
#7 Best Private K12 Schools in New York
#8 Best Private HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Brown University 70 Students
Cornell University 61 Students
Harvard University 59 Students
Yale University 55 Students
University of Pennsylvania 44 Students
University of Southern California 42 Students
New York University 39 Students
Duke University 38 Students
Tufts University 38 Students
Boston University 36 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 38 Students
Economics 37 Students
Psychology 33 Students
Political Science and Government 33 Students
Computer Science 27 Students
Biology 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students
English 18 Students
Pre-Law Studies 16 Students
Finance 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 67 Reviews
4.0 Parent
7/8/2025
Overall, Dalton is a great school. There is so much to do along with diversity with the students and academics. Students are able to find ways to express themselves whether they are passionate in sports, arts, or the sciences.
5.0 Alum
1/30/2024
As a whole Dalton was an amazing place to learn and study. It encouraged academic greatness, in my openion, in a positive manner. My one critique now as a freshman in college is that they could implement finals and midterms, so we can be fully ready to be a college student.
5.0 Alum
1/2/2024
Dalton is overall an excellent experience that prepared me very well for college. The food was amazing and the classes were very rigorous. The school is lacking in diversity, but over my time there (k-12) it improved. My favorite part of attending the school was the connections I made and the leg up it gave me when applying for college.
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4.7 6 Reviews
3.0 parent
6/13/2017
Good private school for those with the money looking to give their child an edge to get into private colleges like the Ivy League schools. Great marketing for that! If your kid is an overachiever and looking to be one you'll fit right in.Some of the kids and parents are arrogant but in general it's...
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5.0 other
7/14/2016
My daughter joined Dalton in Kindergarten and will be in 2nd grade this fall. The progressive approach which entails learning by doing projects and the interdisciplinary approach have been some of the unique features of learning in the first 2 years. My daughter LOVES school. We have seen her grow a...
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5.0 parent
6/1/2016
I am the parent of two children who attended The Dalton School from K though 12. Each of my kids received an excellent education. Although they were forced to work very hard, there were numerous important benefits. They learned to think, write, speak in public, work in teams and on their own and to...
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5.0 parent
1/8/2015
I am the parent of an alum. Now that he has also completed college (yes, at a top Ivy League school), I can reflect with fondness on this unique institution of higher education. Dalton in a word is GREAT. From the day my son was admitted, to the last day of classes, it was a dream trip come true. He...
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Dalton School

Dalton School is a private school for students in grades K-12 located at 108 E 89th St in New York, NY. Annual tuition is $64,300. The school has a total enrollment of 1,314 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Dalton School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1460 and an ACT score of 33. The average home value in this area is $2,613,419. Discover additional schools in the area, like Reece School, Dwight School, The Birch Wathen Lenox School, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dalton School.

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