Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Alexandria Country Day School
About the School
- It All Starts Here Your child's kindergarten through eighth grade years are a crucial time for developing all dimensions of his or her intellect and character.
- At ACDS, we provide a more personalized experience for your child, which leads to superior preparation for continuing academic and personal success.ACDS graduates represent the type of generous, kind, thoughtful, articulate, and confident person you want your child to become.
- They are successful at highly regarded independent day and boarding high schools, and in public school STEM, honors, and IB programs, including: Sidwell Friends School, St. Albans School, Maret School, National Cathedral School, Gonzaga College High School, St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School, T.C. Williams STEM Academy, Georgetown Visitation, Woodberry Forest School, Mercersburg Academy, and The Potomac School.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1983
Student Body
Total Students
224 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
Average Class Size
13 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki pants, skirt or dress and a green or white shirt or blouse
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
% on Financial Aid
26%
Admissions Director
Liz Hendrickson
Admissions Associate
Ann Whaley
Endowment Size
$1 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
We have a robust after school program with a wide range of activities offered
Arts and Music Programs:
BandDrama productions
School Notes
- Our curriculum and instruction challenges top students while meeting the needs of all students by offering flexibility, effective assessment, an array of methodologies, thoughtfully integrated use of technology, and a student-centered approach.
- Our unique emphasis on speaking, writing, and multimedia communication skills across all curricular areas better prepares students for school, work, and life.
- Our approach to assessment encourages reflection, self-awareness, and critical thinking, skills that are essential to future academic success. Our students are better able to work with others, ask questions, organize workload, and seek both challenge and support.
- Our attention to balance and social-emotional learning help our students become kind, empathetic, and community-minded citizens who are able to work effectively with others and know how to engage in respectful discourse.
- Application The first step in the process is to submit an application along with the $75 fee.
- Student Visit Student visits occur after an application has been submitted. Kindergarten and Grade 1 prospective students will visit for a half-day. Grade 2-8 prospective students will visit for a full-day. Additionally, if at all possible we will visit a Kindergarten applicant`s current school to observe the child in a familiar environment.
- Parent Interview The parent interview is an opportunity for you to ask questions about ACDS, to further inform us about your child, and for us to get to know you. The interview will be scheduled once the application has been received.
- Teacher Recommendations Kindergarten and Grade 1 One current teacher recommendation is required. Grades 2-8 Two current teacher recommendations are required.
- Testing Kindergarten applicants are required to take the WPPSI-IV (Wechsler Preschool Primary Scale of Intelligence Test, Fourth Edition). First grade applicants, depending on their age, are required to take either the WPPSI-IV or the WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence for Children, Fifth Edition). Applicants for grades 2-5 are required to take the WISC-V. Applicants for grades 6-8 are required to take the ISEE or SSAT. The school code is 472603 for ISEE and 1190 for SSAT. Please register at www.erbtest.org (ISEE) or www.ssat.org (SSAT).
- School Records Kindergarten and 1st grade: please submit any records and testing information that is available. Grades 1-8: please include a transcript of all courses and grades for past years and the current year and all testing information available.
- A completed file includes: Application Application Fee WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, ISEE or SSAT Test Results School Transcript (current year and past two years) if applicable Teacher Recommendation, one for K-1 and two for grades 2-8 Writing Sample (Grades 6-8 only) Student Visit Parent Interview
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Alexandria Country Day School often compared to?
Alexandria Country Day School is often viewed alongside schools like Browne Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Alexandria Country Day School offer?
Alexandria Country Day School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis and Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for Alexandria Country Day School?
The application deadline for Alexandria Country Day School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Alexandria Country Day School located?
Alexandria Country Day School is located in the North Ridge neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. There are 2 other private schools located in North Ridge.
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Avg. class size: 10 students
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Gr: NS-12 | 1,230 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
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Episcopal
1000 St. Stephens Road
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(703) 212-2705
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,052 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 47
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(703) 212-2700
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Avg. class size: 8 students
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1321 Leslie Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
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Gr: NS-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
5917 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 15
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,230 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 26
Episcopal
1000 St. Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 480 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 533-9711
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 12
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3601 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 549-5067
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
5917 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 15
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,230 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 26
Episcopal
1000 St. Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 480 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd
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(703) 533-9711
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 12
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(703) 549-5067
Distance: 0.2 mi
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400 Fontaine St
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Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
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Gr: NS-5 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 12
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Catholic
3801 Russell Rd
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Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
1321 Leslie Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548-6912
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 37
Episcopal
1200 North Quaker Lane
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(703) 933-4062
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 922 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
201 Cambridge Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 751-7606
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 0.2 mi
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400 Fontaine St
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 212-2700
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Gr: PK-4 | 67 students
Montessori School
100 E Windsor Ave Rm 204
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 380-1241
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1801 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-0155
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 12
Episcopal
3601 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 549-5067
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students
Catholic
3801 Russell Rd
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 548-1888
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,121 students
Episcopal
400 Fontaine St
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 212-2700
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 67 students
Montessori School
100 E Windsor Ave Rm 204
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 380-1241
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1801 Russell Road
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(703) 549-0155
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 12
Episcopal
3601 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 549-5067
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students
Catholic
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(703) 791-3141
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(703) 791-0727
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(703) 791-0727
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Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 583-8774
9208.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 738 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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School Reviews
5 11/29/2024
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5 12/9/2018
We have been at Alexandria Country Day School for six years now. My daughter is in 6th grade and started in K. My son is also there now and he is in 3rd grade. What we love about the school is that the small class sizes has allowed my kids to really love school. There is not a day that goes by that they are not excited to go. Heaven forbid that a doctors appointment takes place during school hours because, no matter what class they will miss, its a favorite. Additionally they have a really curiosity about everything. This curiosity is generated by the teachers and the curriculum and how they bring it alive to the students.
5 9/10/2017
My son attends this school and we have been extremely pleased with our experience. The teachers are caring and provide a top-notch education. The environment integrates play into learning. My son is excited to attend school and is doing great in this type of school culture.
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