Rockland Country Day School

34 Kings Highway, Congers, NY, 10920-0109
Tel: (845)268-6802
Grades: PK - 12 | 124 students
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RCDS focuses on an individualized approach to education for each of its students. The Pre-K through Grade 12 curriculum offers a breadth and depth of academics, arts and inquiry, with multi-age classes and opportunities for mentorship and leadership across the grades. Each student benefits from differentiated learning techniques, award-winning programs, and an exceptional college preparatory program. The school offers financial aid to maintain its unique and diverse socioeconomic learning environment on its sprawling rural 20-acre campus near New York City.

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Rockland Country Day School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Gifted
Year Founded 1959
Student Body
Total Students 124 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 26% (NY School Avg.: 23%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 4:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 70%
Average Class Size 8 students
Number of AP Courses 5 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Biology Calculus
English History
Statistics
Average SAT score 1805
Average ACT score 30
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $29,975
Tuition Notes Varies by grade $15,900 Pre-K, $23,885 Children's School, $27,610 Middle School, $29,975 Upper School
% on Financial Aid 43%
Average Financial Aid Grant $15,100
Acceptance Rate 64%
Admissions Director Tricia Mayer
Sports
Total Sports Offered 2 sports
Sports
Basketball Soccer
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 20 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art Workshops Ceramics
Chess Club Chorus
Creative Writing Criminal Justice
Drama E-Magazine
Golf Improv
Lego Club Mandarin
Organic Gardening Percussion
Photography Psychology
Skiing Song Writing
Tennis Yearbook

School Notes:

  • This Pre-K through Grade 12 independent school is based on a humanistic approach to education where each students is approached as an individual. Located on a sprawling 20-acre campus, Rockland Country Day School students benefit from differentiated learning techniques, award-winning arts program and provides an exceptional college preparatory program. Financial aid is available.

    • Profile last updated: 10/22/2012

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Rockland Country Day School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. PK-8 | 1.1 mi. away
St Augustine School
Gr. K-9 | 2.3 mi. away
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Albertus Magnus High School
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