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COUNTRY DAY AT A GLANCE

#1

Rated the Region’s Best PK – 12th

590+

PK – 12th Grade Students

9:1

Student/Teacher Ratio

57%

Self-identified Students of Color

* out of total reporting

$3.6M

in Tuition Assistance

100%

Applicants Accepted to
Four-year Colleges

5

National Merit Commended or Semifinalists

65%

Applicants Faculty with Advanced Degrees

SACRAMENTO

COUNTRY DAY

SCHOOL

Our Pre-K through 12th grade co-ed students enjoy small class sizes and a dynamic learning environment on our expansive campus. Recognized as Niche's #1 K-12 private school in Sacramento and the #1 private high school, our commitment to excellence in education, and an inclusive and supportive community, ensure our students achieve their individual potential.

OVERHEARD

“Too many people are afraid to make a mistake. Accepting failure helps students develop a growth mindset, which will serve them well for the rest of their lives.”

Dr. Kellie Whited, Science Department Chair and Biology Teacher

“What I hope I see is a student body that feels they are empowered to name any issue that they see– it's their campus. We want every student and faculty member to see this as their home.”

Rachelle Doyle, Director of Advancement

 

“Being able to be yourself in a safe space is nice; everyone knows you and there is less judgment. There is no culture of having to be perfect at everything, this is a community here to support you.”

Juliette ‘24

 

“The learning environment at Country Day High School is tailored…you can really adjust it and build your own academic experience. Teachers find what works for a student and support them with the best tools for them.”

Luke '24

"Students don't have to always have an answer. But the thing is to keep asking the questions, to keep digging deep, to keep thinking...I think that's the best part of what we give them." 

Kristi Mathisen, Lower School Humanities Chair

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HAPPENING IN THE HALLS

AP Honor Roll

Congratulations to our Country Day High School, named to the 2024 PLATINUM AP School Honor Roll! Country Day had 80% of seniors take at least one AP Exam during high school, 50% of seniors scoring a three or higher on at least one AP Exam, and 15% of seniors who took five or more AP Exams. We currently offer 16 AP classes here and 6 Advanced Topics.

Country Day Student Excellence

Ava E. ‘25 presented at the Sacramento State Natural Sciences & Mathematics Student Research Symposium. Saheb G. ‘25 recently spoke on a panel for the Child Mind Institute about “Beyond the Hype: Centering Youth Voices in the Smartphone Debate.” 

Country Day & Project Reboot

Country Day Conversations recently hosted Dino Ambrosi from Project Reboot, an organization dedicated to helping people build a healthier relationship with technology and social media.

In the Spotlight - Chalk Mural Masterpieces

Our student artists made it look easy, but the preparation for our annual Homecoming chalk murals spans many stages. From selection to the projection room, preparing paper stencils, and hours spent creating the piece.