Contemporary children live in a highly complicated world. Our job at Palisades Country Day School is to help them develop the proper skills and tools to cope successfully.
We do this by providing a challenging and stimulating environment designed specifically for the young child.
Educational materials are available to stimulate development in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Our program also offers cultural enrichment through music and art, special events and guests, holiday celebrations and educational trips.
A physical education program has been designed for each age group to further round out the development of the whole child.
Along with this, they are learning the proper socialization skills with both adults and their peers.
Our program invites exploration, creative expression, discovery, problem solving and academic achievement at the intellectual level of each child.
John Dewey's credo was "teach the child to think, - not what to think." We believe that is the role of our school.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
153 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: A Good Beginning Never Ends
- Contemporary children live in a highly complicated world. Our job at Palisades Country Day School is to help them develop the proper skills and tools to cope successfully. We do this by providing a challenging and stimulating environment designed specifically for the young child. Educational materials are available to stimulate development in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Our program also offers cultural enrichment through music and art, special events and guests, holiday celebrations and educational trips. A physical education program has been designed for each age group to further round out the development of the whole child. Along with this, they are learning the proper socialization skills with both adults and their peers. Our program invites exploration, creative expression, discovery, problem solving and academic achievement at the intellectual level of each child. John Dewey's credo was "teach the child to think, - not what to think." We believe that is the role of our school.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Palisades Country Day School?
The application deadline for Palisades Country Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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