Country Day School

Country Day School, located in Largo, Florida, is a nationally accredited school with a comprehensive curriculum for ages one through 8th grade.
The school is on 14 acres of beautiful property within a safe residential community.
The campus includes stand alone montessori classrooms, an onsite animal science facility; state of the art 12,000 sq ft educational building with open air classrooms, STEM Lab, black box teatre, green screen film and production studio, and a world language & culture room.
That is just a small piece of what makes County Day School in Largo so special.

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

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
294 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 46%
Students by Grade
Country Day School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
AM/PM Extended Care, Equestrian Clubs, Math Club

Club or Organization:
After School Instructional Sports Program (K-5th), Performing Arts Club (music & theater), STEM Club (1st-8th), Visual Arts Club (all ages), World Language Clubs (Chinese & Spanish) (K-8th))

School Notes

  • Country Day is a community of learners which nurtures academic excellence, personal responsibility and individual talents. Admission is based on a combination of objective and subjective criteria in order to determine that each student will benefit from and contribute to the learning environment.
  • All applicants for admission to Country Day School are considered without regard to race, gender, age or national origin.

    Educational Methods:
  • Small Learning Community
  • Family Involvement
  • Small Student Teacher Ratios
  • Individualized Learning
  • Student Centered Learning
  • Multiage Grouping
  • Facilitated Small Group Activities
  • Authentic Assessment
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Country Day School offer?
Country Day School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Equestrian, Football and Soccer.
What is Country Day School's ranking?
Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Country Day School?
The application deadline for Country Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Pinellas County, FL is $10,192 for elementary schools and $12,835 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pinellas County, FL is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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