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The Greenwich Country Day School

401 Old Church Rd.
Greenwich, CT 06830

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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)

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

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1926

School Calendar

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First Day of School

Mon. Sep 1, 2025

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

The Greenwich Country Day School Student 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

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

23%

National avg.: 81%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: It's how we think.
School Mascot: The Tiger

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).

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Quick Facts (2025)

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)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Greenwich, CT is $39,739 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Greenwich, CT is 36% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).