Phoenix Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Paradise Valley, AZ
3901 E Stanford Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in Arizona
- Smaller classes than 84% of independent schools in Arizona
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Paradise Valley since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Paradise Valley, Arizona, Phoenix Country Day School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 730 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 84% of independent schools in Arizona. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 730
- Teachers
- 153.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 380 girls, 350 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 84% of independent schools in Arizona (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 89% of independent schools in Arizona.
- Compared with 19 independent schools in Arizona.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Arizona
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Phoenix Country Day School whether it takes part.
- Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) · Education savings account
- School tuition organization (STO) tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
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 Phoenix Country Day School
What grades does Phoenix Country Day School serve?
Phoenix Country Day School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Phoenix Country Day School?
About 730 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Phoenix Country Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Arizona has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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