Beacon Country Day School
Po Box 22126, Denver, CO, 80222-0802 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (303)771-3990
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Beacon Country Day School, a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School, offers an enriched educational experience that promotes educational excellence. We respect the value of each individual, and develop the "total child" by providing a warm, nurturing, positive, and supportive school environment and culture, in which students are challenged, build strong academic foundations, knowledge, and confidence through a total learning experience. BCDS provides opportunities to develop self-esteem, creativity, and the joy of learning which will maximize each child's potential, encourage life long learning, strive for personal excellence, and achieve educational excellence. ...read more  

School Overview:
Beacon Country Day School
School Level Elementary school
School Type Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Other school association(s)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery School - 8
Learning Differences Supported Gifted and talented students
Year Founded 1954
County Arapahoe County, CO
Awards Honored for National Blue Ribbon Award Blue Ribbon School – Selected in 2003  
Student Body
Total Students 166 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( CO ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color 17% 20%
Students by Grade
Nursery - 10 students
Pre-K - 21 students
Kind - 18 students
Grade 1 - 18 students
Grade 2 - 18 students
Grade 3 - 18 students
Grade 4 - 15 students
Grade 5 - 15 students
Grade 6 - 12 students
Grade 7 - 11 students
Grade 8 - 10 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 14 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 61%
Average Class Size 15
Classroom dress code Casual
(comfortable and appropriate for weather)
This School ( CO ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:12 *Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 184 days 176 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 30 / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $13,500
Tuition Notes 10 month payment plan is offered; $100 admissioins testing, $35 processing fee, and $250 materials fee due September and January.
% on Financial Aid 18%
Average Financial Aid Grant $5,000
Acceptance Rate 85%
Headmaster Jean E. Wallace
Admissions Director Dr. Cynthia A. Wallace
Admissions Associate Dr. Tracy Rogers
 
School Notes:
  • Beacon Country Day School offers an enriched educational experience that promotes educational excellence. We respect the value of each individual, and develop the "total child" by providing a warm, nurturing, positive, and supportive school environment and culture, in which students are challenged, build strong academic foundations, knowledge, and confidence through a total learning experience. BCDS provides opportunities to develop self-esteem, creativity, and the joy of learning which will maximize each child's potential, encourage life long learning, strive for personal excellence, and achieve educational excellence.
  • Profile last updated: 07/11/2008

School Zip Code:

About This Zip Code ( 80222 )
School Zip ( 80222 ) ( CO ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 19,940 people 4,301,072 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 50% 33%
Population Average Age 39 years old 34.3 years old
Average Household Size 2.0 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $41,932 $50,127
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.9 rooms 5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 47 years old 36 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (80222)



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