Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked CT School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,345 students
- Acceptance rate: 23%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Greenwich Country Day School
About the School
- 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 (26-27)
- Top Ranked CT School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,345 students
- Acceptance rate: 23%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
The Greenwich Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
Campus Size
42 acres
School Motto
It's how we think.
Student Body
Total Students
1,345 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 32%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
158 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
US$39,390 - US$51,500
Acceptance Rate
23%
National avg.: 85%
Application URL
Request Information
Sports
School Mascot
The Tiger
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 72%. 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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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 830 students
All-girls
200 N Maple Ave
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8900
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 14
All-boys
100 Maher Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-12
Special Education School
399 East Putnam Ave, 2nd Floor
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 340-2914
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 29
Catholic
471 North Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 92 students
Specialized Curriculum
15 Ridgeway
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 629-9039
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 830 students
All-girls
200 N Maple Ave
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8900
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 14
All-boys
100 Maher Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-12
Special Education School
399 East Putnam Ave, 2nd Floor
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 340-2914
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 92 students
Specialized Curriculum
15 Ridgeway
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 629-9039
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,251 students
401 Old Church Rd
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 863-5600
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 830 students
All-girls
200 N Maple Ave
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8900
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 14
All-boys
100 Maher Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-12
Special Education School
399 East Putnam Ave, 2nd Floor
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 340-2914
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 29
Catholic
471 North Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 92 students
Specialized Curriculum
15 Ridgeway
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 629-9039
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 830 students
All-girls
200 N Maple Ave
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8900
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 14
All-boys
100 Maher Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-12
Special Education School
399 East Putnam Ave, 2nd Floor
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 340-2914
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 29
Catholic
471 North Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,251 students
401 Old Church Rd
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 863-5600
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Greenwich High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Hillside Rd.
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8000
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8000
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
North Street School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
381 North St.
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-6756
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-6756
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Central Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9 Indian Rock Ln.
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 661-8500
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 661-8500
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Cos Cob School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 East Putnam Ave.
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 869-4670
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 869-4670
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Julian Curtiss School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 East Elm St.
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-1896
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-1896
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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