Alexandria Country Day School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the School

Founded in 1969 as Alexandria Academy, Alexandria Country Day School is an important part of our community and offers the premier educational opportunity in Central Louisiana.
It is an institution with a rich tradition of academic excellence, a strong sense of purpose, and a supportive community of faculty, staff, students, family, and friends.
At Country Day, we are not only committed to providing a rigorous academic curriculum, but also extra and co-curricular activities that complement the learning environment.
Our students achieve success both in the classroom and on many fields, courts, and stages.
The staff of Alexandria Country Day School will offer all students the opportunity of mastering basic skills in a safe, orderly environment that reflects the values of work, courtesy, respect, and responsibility.
A well-balanced curriculum that provides for high levels of academic performance will be presented in a manner that enables students to be successful academically, creatively, and socially.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 581 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Alexandria Country Day School
Pre-K	66
Kind	49
1	33
2	30
3	40
4	41
5	42
6	38
7	39
8	61
9	38
10	27
11	29
12	48

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Year Founded

1969

Student Body

Total Students

581 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

26%

State avg.: 22%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$7,800 (PreK3 – 10th); $6,985 (11th – 12th)

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: 'to provide a challenging learning culture where all students can become Creative, Innovative, Future Leaders.'

Founded in 1969 as Alexandria Academy, Alexandria Country Day School is an important part of our community and offers the premier educational opportunity in Central Louisiana. It is an institution with a rich tradition of academic excellence, a strong sense of purpose, and a supportive community of faculty, staff, students, family, and friends. At Country Day, we are not only committed to providing a rigorous academic curriculum, but also extra and co-curricular activities that complement the learning environment. Our students achieve success both in the classroom and on many fields, courts, and stages. The staff of Alexandria Country Day School will offer all students the opportunity of mastering basic skills in a safe, orderly environment that reflects the values of work, courtesy, respect, and responsibility. A well-balanced curriculum that provides for high levels of academic performance will be presented in a manner that enables students to be successful academically, creatively, and socially.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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