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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 597 students
Yearly Tuition: $37,640
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 29 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Sacramento Country Day School
Pre-K	30
Kind	40
1	40
2	40
3	39
4	41
5	41
6	46
7	51
8	52
9	49
10	41
11	52
12	35

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Year Founded

1964

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Campus Size

11 acres

Student Body

Total Students

597 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

57%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

73 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

65%

Average Class Size

15 students

Average SAT score

1374

(Out of 1600)

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

12 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry

AP Computer ScienceAP French Language & Culture

AP LatinAP Microeconomics

AP PhysicsAP Physics C

AP Spanish Language & CultureAP Statistics

AP US History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 29 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$37,640

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Tuition Notes

2026-2027 Tuition Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten: $27,070 1st – 5th grades: $31,050 6th – 8th grades: $33,820 9th – 12th grades: $37,640 International (9th-12th): $45,000

% on Financial Aid

40%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Dana Vargo

Admissions Associate

Emily Wilson

Endowment Size

$3.5 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

Alpine SkiingBaseball

BasketballCross Country

Flag FootballGolf

SnowboardingSoccer

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

Black, Red

School Mascot

Cavalier

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Black Student UnionCommunity Service Club

LatinX ClubLGBTQ Alliance

Literary MagazineMock Trial Team

MS/HS RoboticsQuiz Bowl Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Choir and Band

School Notes

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.
Small class sizes and a dynamic learning environment provide Sacramento Country Day students the opportunity to discover and joyfully pursue their unique strengths and develop a lifelong love of learning. With unparalleled curriculum, outstanding faculty and a diverse community, we have been inspiring discovery since 1964.

On a beautiful, 11-acre expansive campus specifically developed for each of our three divisions, Sacramento Country Day School serves students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.
As an independent, co-ed, college-preparatory school, Sacramento Country Day's 8:1 student teacher ratio allows our teachers to build a personalized rapport with each of their students; inspiring enthusiasm for their subjects and igniting your child's lifelong love of learning.
From P.E. to world language, from visual arts to our literacy library program, from our instrumental and vocal music program to our enriched approach to science education, Sacramento Country Day offers an unparalleled, well-rounded program that yields 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sacramento Country Day School cost?

Sacramento Country Day School's tuition is approximately $37,640 for private students.

Does Sacramento Country Day School offer a summer program?

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

What sports does Sacramento Country Day School offer?

Sacramento Country Day School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Sacramento Country Day School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Sacramento Country Day School's ranking?

Sacramento Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Sacramento Country Day School?

The application deadline for Sacramento Country Day School is Jan. 29 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 29 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Sacramento Country Day School located?

Sacramento Country Day School is located in the Sierra Oaks neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Sacramento, CA is $11,535 for elementary schools and $13,881 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Sacramento, CA is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).