Buckley Country Day School
Tel:
(516)627-1910
- Buckley Country Day School is an independent, coeducational day school providing a superior elementary education to an intellectually capable and diverse student body in grades toddler through eight.
- Buckley provides the foundation that enables our students to achieve their full potential and excel as educated, ethical, and self-confident individuals.
- Our graduates are well prepared for entry into, and success in, secondary schools and beyond.
- Buckley is committed to providing a rigorous, classical education that focuses on scholastic achievement.
- Emphasis is placed on core skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, using a broad repertoire of teaching techniques and technologies.
- These skills are enhanced by their integration throughout the curriculum. Our faculty creates experiences that foster critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 323 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Buckley Country Day School places among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
| Year Founded | 1923 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 323 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 17% State avg.: 28% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 85% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Admissions Director | Colleen Fortuna |
| Admissions Associate | Emily Bluth |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Flag Football, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and FieldBaseball, Basketball, Dance, Flag Football, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field |
School Notes
- Buckley Country Day School is an independent, coeducational day school providing a superior elementary education to an intellectually capable and diverse student body in grades toddler through eight. Buckley provides the foundation that enables our students to achieve their full potential and excel as educated, ethical, and self-confident individuals. Our graduates are well prepared for entry into, and success in, secondary schools and beyond. Buckley is committed to providing a rigorous, classical education that focuses on scholastic achievement. Emphasis is placed on core skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, using a broad repertoire of teaching techniques and technologies. These skills are enhanced by their integration throughout the curriculum. Our faculty creates experiences that foster critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration.
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