The Dalton School
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Overview
Educational philosophy
Progressive / Play BasedPrograms offered
K+
Annual tuition
$71K – $71K / yr
School continues
Through Grade 12
Total students
~1,330
Financial aid
Aid: $$$Sibling & legacy
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The Dalton School is a leading progressive K-12 independent day school on the Upper East Side, founded in 1919 by Helen Parkhurst and built around the Dalton Plan, which organizes learning through House, Assignment, and Lab. It enrolls roughly 1,330 students across three divisions on separate Carnegie Hill campuses, plus a dedicated athletic center. The program pairs rigorous academics and independent, contract-based study with deep arts, athletics, and global-studies offerings. Admission is need-blind to talent but selective, with Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th grades as the primary entry points.
Programs & Schedule
Schedule
Monday – Friday
Extended hours
No
Tuition
$70,800 / yr
This school continues through Grade 12. Enrolled students progress without reapplying.
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Leadership
José M. De Jesús
MA in Educational Leadership & Administration (Columbia University); MA in History (Tufts University); BA in History (Wesleyan University); 20+ years of independent-school leadership; Head of School since 2022
Culture & Community
Progressive. Founded in 1919 by Helen Parkhurst, Dalton is built around the Dalton Plan, a student-centered pedagogy organized into three elements: House (advising/community), Assignment (long-range independent contracts of study), and Lab (individualized conferences with teachers). Emphasis on academic rigor, independent thinking, and student responsibility.
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