Pierce Country Day School is the perfect place to start your child's educational journey. Our pre-school aims to instill a love of learning and community that will serve our students well throughot their academic lives. We offer programs for children aged 2 to 4 years old starting in the Toddlers through Pre-K. Families also have the option of choosing door-to-door transportation or picking up and dropping off daily. Here at Pierce Country Day School our mission statement is short and sweet: "We teach success!"
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
170 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 39%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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Pierce Country Day School is often viewed alongside schools like Buckley Country Day School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Pierce Country Day School?
The application deadline for Pierce Country Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Pierce Country Day School is Vincent Smith School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Our Lady Of Grace Montessori School (1.5 miles away)
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