Shore Country Day School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 323 students
Yearly Tuition: $35,269
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Shore Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Shore Country Day School
Pre-K	24
Kind	30
1	28
2	28
3	28
4	30
5	35
6	40
7	40
8	40

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Year Founded

1936

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Campus Size

17 acres

Student Body

Total Students

323 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

49 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

82%

Average Class Size

15 students

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$35,269

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies depending on the grade, for more information, please visit:

Summer Program Cost Notes

Shore offers a variety of summer program offerings, for more information please visit:

% on Financial Aid

17%

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Sarah Powers

Admissions Associate

Amy Belanger

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryField Hockey

LacrosseSoccer

SquashTrack and Field

School Notes

Shore Country Day School's dynamic curriculum for age 3 through Grade 8 melds traditional skills with discussion-based learning, student-centered inquiry, and hands-on exploration through project-based approaches in the Innovation Lab, art studios, and outdoor classroom spaces. Shore's mission is to instill a love of learning in each child.
Our Community Code articulates personal expectations for everyone in the school community. We encourage students to find strength in diversity, appreciate differences of opinion, and recognize the necessity for mutual respect among all individuals. Faculty members are committed to teaching students to become critical thinkers and compassionate community members who possess self-confidence and personal integrity.
Attracting 300 capable and motivated students, Shore offers five bus routes as well as after-school care and enrichment programs to serve families from 43 surrounding communities.
Shore's superb facilities are conveniently located on 17 acres, one minute from Route 128 in Beverly. Special features include outdoor learning spaces, as well as Shore's Center for Creativity, with its studios, practice rooms, kiln room, Innovation Lab, gallery space, and state-of-the-art 375-seat theater.
Twice daily recesses, almost daily PE classes, 2 gyms, 6 fields, and excellent interscholastic teams emphasize physical wellness, fun, and teamwork.
Under faculty mentors, middle school students opt to design independent study courses to explore and develop passions.
Day and overnight field trips energize classroom learning.
Service projects, clubs, Big Buddies, and the "House" system engage the full community in activities, celebration, and weekly meetings.

Joyous school environment
Community Code which articulates community expectations for all
Engrossing integrated curriculum projects at all grade levels
Opportunities for Independent Study in Grades 6 to 8
Physical Education or sports four to five timesweekly
Grade 8 program offering superior preparation for secondary school

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Shore Country Day School cost?

Shore Country Day School's tuition is approximately $35,269 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Shore Country Day School?

The acceptance rate of Shore Country Day School is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 71%.

Does Shore Country Day School offer a summer program?

Yes, Shore Country Day School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What sports does Shore Country Day School offer?

Shore Country Day School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash and Track and Field.

What is Shore Country Day School's ranking?

Shore Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Shore Country Day School?

The application deadline for Shore Country Day School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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