Community Country Day School offers advantages in the field of mental health that no other elementary or secondary school in the Erie area, public or private, offers.
CCDS serves Erie county with state-licensed educational and mental health programs, providing an effective alternative to costly inpatient psychiatric care for children and adolescents.
The mission of Community Country Day School is to educate students in grades one through twelve according to the prescribed regulations of the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania while providing the necessary guidance and the needed network of support relationships to enable each student to achieve success in his or her adult life.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Community Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
77%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Lead With Love
- Community Country Day School offers advantages in the field of mental health that no other elementary or secondary school in the Erie area, public or private, offers.
- CCDS serves Erie county with state-licensed educational and mental health programs, providing an effective alternative to costly inpatient psychiatric care for children and adolescents.
- The mission of Community Country Day School is to educate students in grades one through twelve according to the prescribed regulations of the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania while providing the necessary guidance and the needed network of support relationships to enable each student to achieve success in his or her adult life.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Community Country Day School often compared to?
Community Country Day School is often viewed alongside schools like Bethel Christian School Erie, PA by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Community Country Day School?
The application deadline for Community Country Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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