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The Dalton School

School (K–12) · Private · Schools · United States

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Progressive K–12 day school on Manhattan's Upper East Side, founded on the Dalton Plan.

The Dalton School is a private, coeducational K–12 day school on Manhattan's Upper East Side, founded in 1919 by Helen Parkhurst. The school is known for the Dalton Plan, emphasizing individualized learning and student responsibility.

Campus locations include 53 East 91st Street (grades K–3), 108 East 89th Street (grades 4–12), and a physical education center at 200 East 87th Street. Entry grades are typically Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th.

Main switchboard: 212-423-5200. Middle/High School Admissions: admissionsmshs@dalton.org, 212-423-5262. First Program Admissions: fpadmissions@dalton.org, 212-423-5463.

Contact & details

Address
108 East 89th Street, New York, New York 10128
Established
1919
Grades / levels
Kindergarten through Grade 12
Boards / curriculum
Dalton Plan; progressive college preparatory; ISEE/SSAT for upper grades
Programs
Coed day school; First Program (K–3), Middle School (4–8), High School (9–12)
Languages
English; world languages
Accreditation
NYSAIS accredited
Email
admissionsmshs@dalton.org
Phone
212-423-5200
Admissions email
admissionsmshs@dalton.org
Admissions phone
212-423-5262

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