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Country Day School

6418 Georgetown Pike Mc Lean, VA 22101

Tel: (703) 356-9165

www.countryday.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked VA School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 225 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked VA School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 225 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Country Day School
Nursery	143
Pre-K	64
Kind	18

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Year Founded

1964

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Campus Size

4 acres

Student Body

Total Students

225 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15 / rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition rates depend on program selected www.countryday.org

Summer Program Cost Notes

Cost depends on program selected www.countryday.org

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Lynn Hall

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Stay and Play

School Notes

The Country Day School is an early childhood developmentally based program with a curriculum that encourages the growth of children`s thought processes, the development of their conceptual understanding, and their ability to observe, analyze, predict, and make conclusions about the world. The program also strives to kindle in the children an appreciation for the beauty of our natural surroundings as well as an understanding of their responsibility to conserve and nurture their world. Out-of-doors learning activities are an important part of the curriculum and are integrated into many units of study.

School Motto: The Country Day School is where nature and nurture come together to offer excellence in early childhood education.

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What is the acceptance rate of Country Day School?

The acceptance rate of Country Day School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.

Does Country Day School offer a summer program?

Yes, Country Day School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is Country Day School's ranking?

Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Country Day School?

The application deadline for Country Day School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Mc Lean, VA is $23,459 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Mc Lean, VA is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).