Alexandria Country Day School vs. Browne Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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School History
Overview
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.
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Grades Offered
NS-8
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1983
1941
Students Body
Total Students
224 students
205 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
14
Pre-K Students
-
25
Kindergarten Students
16
20
Grade 1 Students
20
21
Grade 2 Students
20
15
Grade 3 Students
24
17
Grade 4 Students
24
20
Grade 5 Students
24
15
Grade 6 Students
32
17
Grade 7 Students
32
29
Grade 8 Students
32
12
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
38 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
65%
60%
Average Class Size
13
10
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
5:1
List of Courses Offered
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Khaki pants, skirt or dress and a green or white shirt or blouse)
(Khaki pants, skirt or dress and a green or white shirt or blouse)
Casual
(Khaki bottom, Polo top - different colors allowed)
(Khaki bottom, Polo top - different colors allowed)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$27,000
Tuition Notes
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Preschool- JK Tuition: $25,000
K-8th Grade: $27,000
% on Financial Aid
26%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$3,000
Acceptance Rate
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75%
Admissions Director
Liz Hendrickson
Steven Marshall
Admissions Associate
Ann Whaley
Kara Schutter
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
CookingInnovation
Arts and Music Programs:
Art草榴社区 Music Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ArcherySoccer
Tae Kwon Do