Forsyth Country Day School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NC School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 924 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Forsyth Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Forsyth Country Day School
Nursery	88
Pre-K	64
Kind	37
1	47
2	60
3	35
4	48
5	48
6	59
7	59
8	63
9	75
10	87
11	83
12	71

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

adhd,add,dyslexia, dyscalculia,dysnomia,dysgraphia,speech

Year Founded

1970

School Calendar

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Campus Size

85 acres

Student Body

Total Students

924 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

96 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

21 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$13,900–$23,990 (2019–20)

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Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Field HockeyGolf

LacrosseSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

Colors

White, Navy Blue, Silver

School Notes

Forsyth Country Day School was established in 1970 to offer families an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational alternative for children from age two through grade 12.
Forsyth is distinctive for its small size, the growing diversity of faculty and students, the high quality of its teachers and facilities, a caring and nurturing environment, and the strength of its curriculum.
The school's goal is to provide significant experiences that will begin a lifelong process of discovery for each student.
Forsyth Country Day School is a community of learners dedicated to nurturing and enhancing the development of all its members.
In a challenging and engaging academic environment, the school is committed to providing the instruction, experiences, and support necessary to develop fully the intellectual, creative, social, and physical potential of each student.
Forsyth Country Day School believes strongly in its motto of Pride, Freedom, and Responsibility, stressing the importance of individual responsibility and its impact on enhancing personal freedom.
The objective is to instill a lifelong commitment to learning, integrity, citizenship, compassion, and community service.

Forsyth Country Day School was established in 1970 to offer families an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational alternative for children from age two through grade 12. Forsyth is distinctive for its small size, the growing diversity of faculty and students, the high quality of its teachers and facilities, a caring and nurturing environment, and the strength of its curriculum.The school's goal is to provide significant experiences that will begin a lifelong process of discovery for each student. Forsyth Country Day School is a community of learners dedicated to nurturing and enhancing the development of all its members. In a challenging and engaging academic environment, the school is committed to providing the instruction, experiences, and support necessary to develop fully the intellectual, creative, social, and physical potential of each student. Forsyth Country Day School believes strongly in its motto of Pride, Freedom, and Responsibility, stressing the importance of individual responsibility and its impact on enhancing personal freedom. The objective is to instill a lifelong commitment to learning, integrity, citizenship, compassion, and community service.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Forsyth Country Day School offer?

Forsyth Country Day School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Forsyth Country Day School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for most sports offered.

What is Forsyth Country Day School's ranking?

Forsyth Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Forsyth Country Day School?

The application deadline for Forsyth Country Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 4/1/2026

Great school , classroom size is a big deal these days so we are very pleased!

- Posted by Parent - AVR

5 10/20/2021

FCDS is a truly wonderful school. Our son has attended for eight years, and grown into a thoughtful, compassionate, and aware little human. He is also exceeding our expectations when it comes to handling the challenging curriculum. I appreciate that the school is as rigorous about academics as it is about character education.

- Posted by Parent - Ali

5 2/15/2021

Our child has flourished since coming to FCDS. The JAC at FCDS offers one of the best tutoring/LD assistance in the country. We had been at another school that had a specialized accreditation in LD; in short our child lost about two years of learning. Since joining FCDS, our child has caught up to where they should be in their academics and is a straight A student. The staff members are without a doubt the very best at educating student, even those with a profound LD issues. If you are looking for a school that treat children with kindness, respect, and will have parents involved in their children's educations, then look no further than FCDS.

- Posted by Parent - HK

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Forsyth County, NC is $10,671 for elementary schools and $13,104 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Forsyth County, NC is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).