Dalton School
Website: https://www.dalton.orgLocation: Upper East Side, Manhattan, New York, NY (53 E 91st St for K-3, 108 E 89th St for 4-12) School Type: Private Grades Served: K-12
School Profile
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition | $67,480 (2025-26); over $70,000 for 2026-27 |
| Enrollment | 1,330 |
| Endowment / Total Funding | Endowment supports strategic priorities; size not publicly specified in recent sources (older: ~$100M in 2017) |
| Notable Donors / Investors | Notable alumni donors include supporters of expansions; specific names not detailed in sources |
Why They Stand Out for Tech Innovation
Pioneering progressive Dalton Plan with deep STEM integration K-12; award-winning robotics teams; advanced makerspace & New Lab; early AI exploration; hands-on engineering beyond traditional CS/robotics
Technology and Innovation Programs
Dalton Plan with engineering integration; New Lab for Teaching and Learning (35+ years); Digital Journey exploring AI impact; Digital Life Curriculum; one-to-one devices; NLTL Faculty Collaborative
Maker Spaces and Innovation Labs
State-of-the-art Makerspace (entire floor with laser cutters, 3D printers, woodworking/metalworking tools); New Lab for Teaching and Learning
AI, Robotics, and Computer Science
Thriving robotics (15+ teams: FLL, RoboSoccer, FTC, FRC from grade 5; national awards); CS from K-3 (coding basics, Micro:bit); engineering across disciplines; AI exploration in learning
Key Partnerships
Competitions with FIRST; collaborations with Black Rock Forest; internal cross-departmental; no major external tech/university partnerships specified
Leadership and Contacts
| Role | Name / Contact |
|---|---|
| Head of School / CEO | José De Jesús |
| Technology / Innovation Director | Danah S (K-12 Engineering Department Chair & Director of Robotics); John Neiers (CIO & Director of New Lab for Teaching and Learning) |
| Admissions Email | 212-423-5200 (main); admissionsmshs@dalton.org; fpadmissions@dalton.org; giving@dalton.org |
| Main Phone | (212) 423-5200 |
Sources
Dalton.org homepage, Dalton welcome, Engineering, Technology, Leadership, Apply, Affording Dalton, NY Post tuition, Niche, Wikipedia, LinkedIn profiles