The Greenwich Country Day School is a co-educational, independent day school in Greenwich, Connecticut, United States, founded in 1926.
As of 2019, it enrolled some 1190 students from nursery to 12th grade level.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked CT School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,345 students
- Acceptance rate: 23%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Greenwich Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
1,345 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
158 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: It's how we think.
- School Mascot: The Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of The Greenwich Country Day School?
The acceptance rate of The Greenwich Country Day School is 23%, which is lower than the national average of 71%. The Greenwich Country Day School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Connecticut with low acceptance rates.
What is The Greenwich Country Day School's ranking?
The Greenwich Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for The Greenwich Country Day School?
The application deadline for The Greenwich Country Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to The Greenwich Country Day School is Greenwich Academy (0.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
200 N Maple Ave
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8900
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8900
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 830 students
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Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
0.9 miles
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399 East Putnam Ave, 2nd Floor
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 340-2914
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 340-2914
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-12
471 North Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 629-9039
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(203) 629-9039
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