Enrollment
157
Student:teacher
7:1
Published tuition
$17,900–$37,700
Application fee
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Tuition by division
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Head of school
Matthew Heard
Head of School
Matthew Heard greets students at the door with a handshake and smile, embodying the spirit of individual student attention envisioned by the school's founders. He believes in blending academic excellence and character development to form healthy adults and active global citizens.
Curriculum & special classes
The school offers an interdisciplinary curriculum for students from Pre-K through 8th grade, encouraging them to develop naturally and joyfully in small groups. It focuses on nurturing curiosity, confidence, and character, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence and character development.
Financial aid
Dutchess Day School offers financial aid based on demonstrated need and available resources to ensure equal educational opportunities. The application process involves submitting a Parents’ Financial Statement and federal tax information, reviewed by a confidential Financial Aid Committee.
Before & after school care
Before school
Not listed
After school
After School Programs Begin All Day (Sep 14)
Cost
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Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
The admissions process involves an inquiry and school tour, application submission, and a class visit and evaluation for the applicant. Decision notifications for PK-8 applicants are made after the application process is complete, with acceptances in early February for available spaces.
Apply by
April 1st; Admission paperwork and visits should be completed by January 20th for the following school year with rolling admission after February.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
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What they ask for: Application, school visit (morning visit for Preschool, full day for Kindergarten, two consecutive days for Grades 1-8), ISEE test (for Rising 2nd – 8th graders), teacher recommendations (Preschool/Kindergarten teacher, homeroom teacher for Grades 1-8), Principal's Report, Records Release Form, and any IEP or 504 testing.
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