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

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Top Ranked NC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 324 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,500
Acceptance rate: 65%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Wayne Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Wayne Country Day School
Pre-K	21
Kind	35
1	17
2	16
3	16
4	14
5	20
6	15
7	17
8	25
9	31
10	26
11	35
12	36

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Grade 12 has 36 students making it the largest grade at Wayne Country Day School, ahead of Grade 11 and kindergarten at 35.

Year Founded

1968

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Student Body

Total Students

324 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

31%

Average Class Size

14 students

Average SAT score

1230

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Advanced Courses

Art HistoryBC

BiologyCalculus

Calculus ABComputer Science Principles

English Lang & CompEnglish Lit & Comp

Music TheoryPhysics 1

Physics 2Physics C

PsychologySpanish Lang & Comp

Studio ArtUS History

World History

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,500

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Tuition Notes

The tuition above is the highest rate, for Upper School (grades 7-12)

% on Financial Aid

35%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,700

Acceptance Rate

65%

National avg.: 85%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Elidia Eason

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

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TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

Wayne Country Day School is an independent , co-educational day school, educationing students in grades 3K through 12.
With a strong belief in its mission to challenge and nurture its students in a safe, diverse environment, to inspire them to commit themselves to excellence in preparation for college and the world beyond.
Wuth a very low student to teacher ratio, the Wayne Country Day School culture features a family-like student body where each student matters and all students are important.

Wayne Country Day School is an independent , co-educational day school, educationing students in grades 2 1/2K through 12. With a strong belief in its mission to challenge and encourage its students to commit themselves to excellence in preparation for college and the world beyond, Wayne Country Day supports its students' academic and social development in a safe, disciplined, family-oriented environment. Wayne Country Day School challenges and encourages its students to commit themselves to personal excellence in preparation for college and the world beyond.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Wayne Country Day School cost?

Wayne Country Day School's tuition is approximately $10,500 for private students.

What schools are Wayne Country Day School often compared to?

Wayne Country Day School is often viewed alongside schools like Wayne Christian School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Wayne Country Day School?

The acceptance rate of Wayne Country Day School is 65%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Wayne Country Day School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in North Carolina with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Wayne Country Day School offer?

Wayne Country Day School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Wayne Country Day School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for most sports offered.

What is Wayne Country Day School's ranking?

Wayne Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Wayne Country Day School?

The application deadline for Wayne Country Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Wayne County, NC is $6,880 for elementary schools and $6,880 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).