Hi. We would like to have advice in choosing between Collegiate and Dalton (for kindergarten). We value academics and social development. Our background: we are minorities and don’t have connections with universities, while we care about our child’s future social development as a minority as well as college applications. Any advice will be appreciated. Thank you.
Single sex versus co-ed.
Thanks for the reply. That’s our concern as well. We generally prefer co-ed, because it may be better for a boy of minority, but we are not that sure. And we also value academics to prepare for a better college preparation and it seems Collegiate has a rigorous academic program. So we would like to receive any advice problem.
A recent ranking of NYC private high schools lists Collegiate as #1 and Dalton as #2 with–arguably the best based on standardized test scores–Trinity as #3.
With respect to single sex versus co-ed for elementary school, maybe a psychologist can offer better advice, but I–as a layperson–think that co-ed is better.
Collegiate is a pressure cooker school for high school students (not sure about elementary school).
These are two of the best private schools in the world.
Thank you for the detailed information. We just found some bad statements about Dalton about its college application - not sure whether it’s true, but at least it’s not official.
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Dalton’s college matriculation list appears to be as strong as that anywhere:
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You are so far from college matriculation and pressure cooker high school that this should not be part of your calculation. SO many NY families move for high school – and sometimes earlier – to get a better experience for their kids now that they know what interests them, who they are, and how they best learn.
There are strong arguments in favor of single sex. Boys and girls mature differently, and classrooms can be tailored differently. Otoh, an environment with both may be designed even more broadly. A rambuncious boy might be better accommodated at a school that doesn’t see him as a problem. As the mother of a boy (now grown), I understand this better than I ever expected to. As a tomboy girl, I personally preferred coed. No right answer here.
You mention that you are minority. Can you connect with some other families in your group to get feedback on their experience?
I’d pick the school that best resonates with your current feelings about what would be best for your child and where YOU also feel comfortable. There will be plenty of involvement with other families at this age. No bad choices, but perhaps one that is better for your family.
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