Pierce Country Day School

Pierce Country Day School is the perfect place to start your child's educational journey. Our pre-school aims to instill a love of learning and community that will serve our students well throughot their academic lives. We offer programs for children aged 2 to 4 years old starting in the Toddlers through Pre-K. Families also have the option of choosing door-to-door transportation or picking up and dropping off daily. Here at Pierce Country Day School our mission statement is short and sweet: "We teach success!"

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
170 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 40%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Pierce Country Day School often compared to?
Pierce Country Day School is often viewed alongside schools like Buckley Country Day School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Pierce Country Day School?
The application deadline for Pierce Country Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Nassau County, NY is $21,895 for elementary schools and $22,486 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Nassau County, NY is 71% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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