Country Day School (Top Ranked Private School for 2024)

11499 131st st N
Largo, FL 33774

Country Day School, located in Largo, Florida, is a nationally accredited school with a comprehensive curriculum for ages one through 8th grade.

The school is on 14 acres of beautiful property within a safe residential community.

The campus includes stand alone montessori classrooms, an onsite animal science facility; state of the art 12,000 sq ft educational building with open air classrooms, STEM Lab, black box teatre, green screen film and production studio, and a world language & culture room.

That is just a small piece of what makes County Day School in Largo so special.

Quick Stats (2024)

Top Ranked FL School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 294 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

294 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

44%

State avg.: 47%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 13:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal
Uniforms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

Basketball, Equestrian, Football, Soccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

AM/PM Extended Care, Equestrian Clubs, Math Club

Club or Organization:
After School Instructional Sports Program (K-5th), Performing Arts Club (music & theater), STEM Club (1st-8th), Visual Arts Club (all ages), World Language Clubs (Chinese & Spanish) (K-8th))

School Notes

Country Day is a community of learners which nurtures academic excellence, personal responsibility and individual talents. Admission is based on a combination of objective and subjective criteria in order to determine that each student will benefit from and contribute to the learning environment.
All applicants for admission to Country Day School are considered without regard to race, gender, age or national origin.

Educational Methods:
Small Learning Community
Family Involvement
Small Student Teacher Ratios
Individualized Learning
Student Centered Learning
Multiage Grouping
Facilitated Small Group Activities
Authentic Assessment

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Country Day School offer?

Country Day School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Equestrian, Football and Soccer.

What is Country Day School's ranking?

Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Country Day School?

The application deadline for Country Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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