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Greenwich Country Day School

401 Old Church Rd Greenwich, CT 06830

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CT School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
  • Enrollment: 1,251 students
  • Acceptance rate: 23%
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / Jan. 15
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CT School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
  • Enrollment: 1,251 students
  • Acceptance rate: 23%
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / Jan. 15
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Greenwich Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
1,251 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
15 courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Dec. 15 / Jan. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost
US$39,390 - US$51,500
Tuition Notes
Nursery:$46,430 Pre K-Grade 2:$53,760 Grades 3-5:$56,470 Grades 6-8:$57,970 Grades 9-12:$60,710
Acceptance Rate
23%
National avg.: 82%
Endowment Size
$70 million

Sports

School Mascot
Tigers

School Notes

  • The mission of The Greenwich Country Day School is to enable all children in our care to discover and to develop what is finest in themselves- to achieve high standards in their studies, in their play, and in their character.
  • We are committed to the ideal of a coeducational family school.
  • We recognize that every child is an individual who possesses unique talents and abilities.
  • In an elementary school program, we promote consideration of others, value diversity, and teach respect for all people.
  • The Greenwich Country Day School maintains high academic standards, a broad and balanced curriculum, and time-honored traditions.
  • We encourage children to take intellectual risks.
  • The school prepares students for rigorous secondary school studies and endeavors to foster a love of learning that endures.
  • We believe the quality of our faculty is essential to the achievement of our mission.
  • The Greenwich Country Day School challenges students in mind, body, and spirit-for their personal growth and for the common good.
  • The mission of The Greenwich Country Day School is to enable all children in our care to discover and to develop what is finest in themselves- to achieve high standards in their studies, in their play, and in their character.
  • We are committed to the ideal of a coeducational family school.
  • We recognize that every child is an individual who possesses unique talents and abilities.
  • In an elementary school program, we promote consideration of others, value diversity, and teach respect for all people.
  • The Greenwich Country Day School maintains high academic standards, a broad and balanced curriculum, and time-honored traditions.
  • We encourage children to take intellectual risks.
  • The school prepares students for rigorous secondary school studies and endeavors to foster a love of learning that endures.
  • We believe the quality of our faculty is essential to the achievement of our mission.
  • The Greenwich Country Day School challenges students in mind, body, and spirit-for their personal growth and for the common good.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Greenwich Country Day School?
The acceptance rate of Greenwich Country Day School is 23%, which is lower than the national average of 71%. Greenwich Country Day School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Connecticut with low acceptance rates.
What is Greenwich Country Day School's ranking?
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 Greenwich Country Day School?
The application deadline for Greenwich Country Day School is Dec. 15 / Jan. 15.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Greenwich, CT is $40,119 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Greenwich, CT is 36% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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