Dalton School
- A+Overall Grade
- Private
- K-12
- New York, NY
- 67 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- SportsB-
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$44,640
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
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Average Financial Aid
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Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 43%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.7 responses
Poll
- 29%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.7 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,322
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.8 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.8 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.8 responses
Teachers
Poll
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.12 responses
Poll
- 92%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.12 responses
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Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
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Boys Athletic Participation
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- 83%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.6 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.6 responses
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.6 responses
- Cost of LivingC-
- Good for FamiliesA
- HousingC-
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$126,366
National
$55,322Median Rent
$2,116
National
$949Median Home Value
$932,906
National
$184,700Dalton School Reviews
67 reviews
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School has lots of upper class so it’s not intended for those who can’t afford it. Just like any highly sought expensive private school, students can be bright but can be a little arrogant and high maintenance. $ and connections definitely helps. No wonder Harvard is mentioned!
Well what can I say, if you got the money and connections it can only help. That’s if you want to run with this crowd. You’re paying top dollars for resources and teaching. They do a great job making sure the students look the part for the schools you want to go. Your own connections might help but don’t count on a “connected” parent or alumni to push that hard. Believe me, admissions people are not easily persuaded by recommendations and money, they get that from all over the World. If your child is a type B, you can get better value and less noise elsewhere honestly.
Dalton offers an incredibly challenging academic environment for it’s students. As a School with a progressive philosophy expect students to be charged with managing there studies and responsibilities on there own from a very young age. Music and arts a a focus but sports are somewhat of an afterthought. A quick poll of parents will have you believe that every child is easily getting A’s. Don’t believe it. The use of tutors is pervasive. The amount of homework is staggering. I have a student there and the teachers share test and project grade averages. Trust me when I say all kids are not getting A’s. For those kids who can cope with the homework and absorb the material Dalton will turn them into super students. Word on the street is that after Dalton, college is a breeze for these kids. Then again all those kids may have been the ones that easily got A’s :-)