Sacramento Country Day School
Sacramento Country Day is an independent, coeducational school providing a dynamic, holistic, and academically challenging environment for students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade.
We inspire intellectual discovery and engage a diverse community to think critically, live creatively, and act compassionately, each and every day. We encourage our students to develop the full range of their capabilities intellectual, physical, creative, social, and moral and we cultivate the habits and skills that will enable them to lead fulfilling lives.
Our mission is clear and simple: Country Day inspires intellectual discovery and engages a diverse community to think critically, live creatively, and act compassionately.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 545 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,450
- Acceptance rate: 50%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 20 / rolling
Top Rankings
Sacramento Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1964
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
545 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
20 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, AP European History, AP French Language & Culture, AP Latin, AP Microeconomics, AP Physics, AP Physics C, AP Spanish Language & Culture, AP Studio Art, AP US History
Average SAT score
1374
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 20 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,450
Tuition Notes
Tuition 2021-2022
Pre-Kindergarten - Kindergarten: $22,000
1st – 5th grades: $24,790
6th – 8th grades: $26,350
9th – 12th grades: $28,660
International (9th-12th): $35,000
% on Financial Aid
32%
Acceptance Rate
50%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Dana Vargo
Admissions Associate
Rebecca Lau
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Black Student Union, Community Service Club, Esports Club, LatinX Club, LGBTQ Alliance, Literary Magazine, Mock Trial Team, MS/HS Robotics, Quiz Bowl Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir and Band
Black Student Union, Community Service Club, Esports Club, LatinX Club, LGBTQ Alliance, Literary Magazine, Mock Trial Team, MS/HS Robotics, Quiz Bowl Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir and Band
School Notes
- Founded in 1964, Sacramento Country Day School is an independent, co-educational, college-preparatory, day school serving students in pre-kindergarten through Grade 12.
- Sacramento Country Day's low student:teacher ratios allow our teachers to build a personalized rapport with each of their students.
- From daily P.E. to world language instruction, from visual art education, including art history to our literacy reenforcing library program, our instrumental and vocal music program to our enriched approach to science eduation, Sacramento Country Day offers an unparalleled, well-rounded program that yeilds exceptional results: happy, well-adjusted high school graduates who know themselves and have already uncovered some of the ways their unique strengths and abilities will assist them in positively impacting the world.
Profile last updated: 08/23/2021
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