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Country Day School

6418 Georgetown Pike Mc Lean, VA 22101

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Country Day School Photo #1 - The Country Day School in McLean Virginia
Country Day School Photo #2 - Outdoor lesson at The Country Day School soccer field
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1964
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Campus Size
4 acres
School Motto
The Country Day School is where nature and nurture come together to offer excellence in early childhood education.

Student Body

Total Students
225 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates depend on program selected
Summer Program Cost Notes
Cost depends on program selected
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Lynn Hall

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Stay and Play

School Notes

  • The Country Day School is an early childhood developmentally based program with a curriculum that encourages the growth of children`s thought processes, the development of their conceptual understanding, and their ability to observe, analyze, predict, and make conclusions about the world. The program also strives to kindle in the children an appreciation for the beauty of our natural surroundings as well as an understanding of their responsibility to conserve and nurture their world. Out-of-doors learning activities are an important part of the curriculum and are integrated into many units of study.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Country Day School?
The acceptance rate of Country Day School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.
Does Country Day School offer a summer program?
Yes, Country Day School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
What is Country Day School's ranking?
Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Country Day School?
The application deadline for 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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The average acceptance rate in Mc Lean, VA is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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