Alexandria Country Day School

2400 Russell Rd, Alexandria, VA, 22301-0223
Alexandria Country Day School is a dynamic independent school for children from kindergarten through the 8th grade. The educational experience of a K-8 school has been shown to be one of the healthiest and most productive for all children, and the ACDS community exemplifies all the elements of the best K-8 schools: small classes, engaged and experienced teachers, an academically-challenging curriculum, and an active and supportive parent community. With the confidence and self-esteem a K-8 school provides each child, it is no surprise that children who graduate from ACDS are accepted and excel in some of the most competitive high schools in our area. Our vision for each academic year is clear: we want to bring out the best in each student—academically and socially, as athletes, artists, writers, scientists, and contributing members of the community.

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Alexandria Country Day School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1983
Student Body
Total Students 230 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 21% (VA School Avg.: 27%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 12 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(Khaki pants, skirt or dress and a green or white shirt or blouse)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 31 / rolling
Tuition Notes Grades K-3 tuition: $20,760 Grades 4-8 tuition: $22,545
% on Financial Aid 20%
Admissions Director Rebecca Teti
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 17 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Band Book Club
Chorus Field Hockey
Garden Club Homework Club
Honor Council Illustrating Club
Peer Mediators Recycling Club
Rock Climbing Stitching Club
Student Ambassadors (tour guides) Student Council
Volleyball Yearbook
Yoga

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Nearby Schools:

Alexandria Country Day School
Gr. K-8 | 0 mi. away
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.4 mi. away
Grace Episcopal School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-5 | 0.6 mi. away
St Rita School
Gr. K-9 | 0.7 mi. away
Commonwealth Academy
Gr. 3-12 | 0.9 mi. away

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