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The BEST Private Pre-K–12th School* Private High School STEM High School College Prep High School

*According to 2026 Niche rankings

PK – 12th Grade Students

Student/Teacher Ratio

Self-identified Students of Color

* out of total reporting

in Tuition Assistance

Applicants Accepted to Four-year Colleges

NAIS Membership

(National Assoc. of Independent Schools)

Faculty with Advanced Degrees

of 5th—12th Grade Students Compete on Over 40 Athletic Teams

Acres of Learning Spaces

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

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“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

"I met genuinely kind people here, and I can't stress how important it is that when you feel comfortable, you do better in academics, sports, everything."

“The garden belongs to everybody. Everybody does the work. Everybody does the chores. And everybody shares the bounty. So there's a lot of taking care of each other that way.”

"The learning system at Country Day revolves around one's passion. Every schedule is customized to pursue your dreams, and the flexible environment enables me to excel in my passions inside and beyond the classroom."

Celebrate with us through the year and discover more about our Country Day community.

Our social media is the most up-to-date (and fun) way to stay informed about the magic of being a Cavalier.

Feb 27 PA - Lower School Movie Night 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Read More about PA - Lower School Movie Night Mar 6 Read Across Country Day all day Read More about Read Across Country Day Mar 9 Teacher Professional Development Day - No Classes all day Read More about Teacher Professional Development Day - No Classes Mar 14 Auction & Gala all day Read More about Auction & Gala Mar 27 Teacher Work Day, No Classes all day Read More about Teacher Work Day, No Classes Apr 3 Lower School Student Led & Middle School Parent Conferences, no classes LS & MS all day Read More about Lower School Student Led & Middle School Parent Conferences, no classes LS & MS Apr 6 Spring Break - School Closed all day Read More about Spring Break - School Closed Celebrating Women In STEM

Before our mid-winter break, 150 high school students and faculty attended an inspiring hour-long panel discussion featuring four women from the Sacramento area whose careers are in the STEM field.

Celebrating Black History Month

Last week, we hosted an 8th - 12th grade film screening in honor of Black History Month featuring the film John Burris, followed by a Q&A with legendary civil rights attorney John Burris, known for defending Rodney King, Tupac Shakur, and Oscar Grant. The film is produced by Country Day class of '83 alum Brian Spencer, an acclaimed film documentarian.

CMEA Honor Orchestra

Congratulations to our 4 Middle School and 6 High School orchestra students who played in the CMEA Honor orchestra last weekend with 22 other local schools. Miles S. ‘31, Zoe Stamatis ‘31, Deven P. ‘28, and Kai F. ‘27 won scholarships for Cazadero music camp. Vivian L. ‘28 got the viola first chair, Kai got bass first chair, and Deven got violin second chair

Supporting Student Resilience in Challenging Times

At a recent Parents' Association meeting, families gathered for a thoughtful presentation by Dr. Jeremy D. Greene, school psychologist and faculty member at the University of the Pacific, on burnout, resilience, and promoting healthy growth in our children and teens.

Speech and Debate Superstars!

Ethan and Prthvi earned part of their qualification at Stockton's University of the Pacific, and another at the John Lewis Invitational (at which they were co-champions). They are slated to continue representing Country Day at the remaining two largest debate tournaments in NorCal: James Logan High School and UC Berkeley. Depending on their results at those tournaments, they may qualify for the Gold division of the TOC.

We appreciate the magnitude of their achievement, as it is truly a rare moment to have a team qualify for the Tournament of Champions in our Sacramento-area schools, and wish them good luck in Kentucky in April!

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