Sonoma Country Day School
Sonoma Country Day School is an independent coed prep school for transitional kindergarten through eighth grade.
Sonoma Country Day School is committed to providing students with the techniques to advance their skills, values to enhance their relationships, and ideals to open their potential for leadership.
School activities, programs, and plans are meant to ensure student acquisition of high academic skills; develop attitudes that promote learning and success in secondary school and college; and maintain an exemplary community of educators, parents, trustees and school friends who model participation and leadership in the school and in the larger community.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 288 students
- Yearly Tuition: $26,990
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / rolling
Top Rankings
Sonoma Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1983
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
288 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
16 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(khaki, navy, and white school uniform)
(khaki, navy, and white school uniform)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Mar. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,990
Tuition Notes
30% of students are receiving financial aid.
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,500
Acceptance Rate
70%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Kelly Schmidt
Admissions Associate
Kelsie Petersen
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Entrepreneurship Club, Lego Robotics, Math Counts, Reader's Theater, Study Hall, Yearbook Committee
Arts and Music Programs:
Fall Drama Production, Glass Fusion, Private Music Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Dance, Girls on the Run
Entrepreneurship Club, Lego Robotics, Math Counts, Reader's Theater, Study Hall, Yearbook Committee
Arts and Music Programs:
Fall Drama Production, Glass Fusion, Private Music Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Dance, Girls on the Run
Profile last updated: 09/22/2021
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