Harbor Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Saint James, NY
17 Three Sisters Rd, Saint James, NY 11780
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 23% since 2013–14
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Harbor Country Day School is an independent private school in Saint James, New York, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 117 students and around 6 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 23% since 2013–14. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 164 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 117
- Teachers
- 19.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 58 girls, 59 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 164 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 71% of independent elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 85 independent elementary schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Harbor Country Day School
What grades does Harbor Country Day School serve?
Harbor Country Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Harbor Country Day School?
About 117 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Harbor Country Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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