Founded as the Children's University School by acclaimed educator Helen Parkhurst, The Dalton School has grown to become one of the most famous names in American education, originating The Dalton Plan system of education . Located in Manhattan's salubrious Upper East Side, The Dalton School offers K-12 preparatory education to young men and women in New York City. The school competes in the Ivy Preparatory School League.
Independent Private Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle and College-Preparatory School
Established: 1919
Gender: Co-educational
Ages: 2-18 (grades K-12)
Ethos: Non-denominational
Attendance: Day school
Head of School: Jim Best
Enrollment: 1,300 pupils
Enrollment: 1,300 pupils
Faculty:
Ratio: 8:1
Average class size:
Tuition fees: US$51,350 per annum
Tuition fees: US$51,350 per annum
Scholarships / bursaries / financial aid: Financial aid available
Endowment: US$65 million
Mascot: Ivan the Tiger
Mascot: Ivan the Tiger
School Colours: Blue and white
Uniform:
Alumni: Dalton Alumni
Accreditations:
Associations: New York Interschool;
Affiliations:
Athletics Conference: Ivy Preparatory School League
Feeder schools:
Rival schools:
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