Country Day School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the 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.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked FL School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 294 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Country Day School
Pre-K	90
Kind	30
1	23
2	23
3	23
4	24
5	25
6	18
7	18
8	20

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Year Founded

1974

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Campus Size

14 acres

Student Body

Total Students

294 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

44%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballEquestrian

FootballSoccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

AM/PM Extended CareEquestrian 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

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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 $12,383 for elementary schools and $14,565 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Pinellas County, FL is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).