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Rye Country Day School
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  • RYE, NY
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Rye Country Day School

#1 in Best Private High Schools in Westchester County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • RYE, NY
  • 122 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Sports
      A minus
    ryecountryday.org
    (914) 967-1417
    3 CEDAR ST
    RYE, NY 10580
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    About Rye Country Day School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    December 15
    Application Fee
    $75
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $52,250
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    16%
    Average Financial Aid
    $41,200

    From Rye Country Day School

    The purpose of an RCDS education is to provide students with the experiences they need to uncover their maximum potential so that they can contribute most meaningfully to the world.

    Our commitments to academic rigor, personal development, and a strong community based on integrity and service to others extend back to our founding in 1869.

    From 2018–2023, the top college matriculation choices were:

    Cornell University (33)

    University of Pennsylvania (21)

    Georgetown University (18)

    University of Chicago (17)

    Yale University (16)

    Our Core Values:

    R - RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY

    C – COMMITMENT TO PERSONAL & ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

    D – DIVERSITY WITHIN AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

    S – SERVICE

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1450
    119 responses
    Average ACT
    33
    103 responses
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    Community Engagement Fellowship Program

    academic spotlight

    The Community Engagement Fellowship Program enables Upper School students to partner with a community organization to develop and implement innovative, sustainable projects that address the needs of the organization. The Community Engagement Fellows spend the summer completing their service projects at community partner organizations with funding provided by the RCDS community.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    74%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 27 responses
    Poll
    63%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 27 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 46 responses
    • Wildcat Weekend/Homecoming
      48%
    • Prom
      13%
    • Arts Festival and International Fair
      9%
    • Spirit Week
      7%
    • free pizza
      4%
    • Fundraiser
      4%
    • Homecoming
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    957
    96%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 28 responses
    54%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 28 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 28 responses
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    $45,750
    Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Starting Age
    4 years
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    6:1
    Website
    ryecountryday.org/academics/lower-school/curriculum-guide/pre-kindergarten
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
      Yes
    • Offers Part Week
      No
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day
      No

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    7:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    72%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 32 responses
    Poll
    78%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 32 responses
    Poll
    91%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 32 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Boys Athletic Participation
    85%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 26 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 26 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 26 responses

    Living in the Area

    Westchester County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C minus
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      C minus
    Median Household Income
    $114,651
    National
    $75,149
    Median Rent
    $1,796
    National
    $1,268
    Median Home Value
    $619,000
    National
    $281,900
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