Sacramento Country Day
Niche #1 Best Private High School in the Sacramento Area. 100% college acceptance, 90% UC admission rate — the highest in Sacramento County.
At a Glance
| Address | 2636 Latham Drive, Sacramento, CA 95864 (Sierra Oaks) |
| Phone | (916) 481-8811 |
| Website | saccds.org |
| Head of School | Lee Thomsen |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Grades | Pre-K through 12 |
| Affiliation | Nonsectarian, independent, coeducational |
| Total Enrollment | ~594 students |
| Student–Teacher Ratio | 8:1 |
| Average Class Size | 15 |
| Faculty | 73 — 64% hold advanced degrees |
| Campus | 11 acres |
| Distance from 701 Rolling Green | 8.5 mi · ~16 min |
Sacramento County's Top College-Prep School
Costs & the Path In
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| High School Tuition (2025–26) | $35,680 |
| Middle School Tuition | $32,300 |
| Elementary Tuition | $29,830 |
| Pre-K / Kindergarten Tuition | $26,000 |
| International Student Tuition | $43,000 |
| Students Receiving Financial Aid | 40% |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% |
| Application Deadline | Feb. 13 (then rolling) |
| Admissions Director | Dana Vargo |
| Endowment | $3.5 million |
14 AP Courses & a Holistic Curriculum
Country Day's mission is to inspire intellectual discovery and engage a diverse community to think critically, live creatively, and act compassionately. The school's 90% UC admission rate leads every public and private high school in Sacramento County.
AP courses offered: Biology, Calculus AB & BC, Chemistry, Computer Science, French Language & Culture, Latin, Microeconomics, Physics, Physics C, Spanish Language & Culture, Statistics, U.S. History.
12 Sports · Almost 80% Participation
Athletics (12 sports)
Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball.
Clubs & Activities
Black Student Union, Community Service Club, Esports, LatinX Club, LGBTQ Alliance, Literary Magazine, Mock Trial, MS/HS Robotics, Quiz Bowl, Choir & Band.
Reputation
- Niche #1 Best Private High School in the Sacramento Area.
- Ranked in the top 20% of private schools in California.
- Recognized for lowest average acceptance rates, largest student body, and most sports offered (within its peer set).
- Students of color: 57% of student body.
- GreatSchools community rating: 3.9/5 (17 reviews).
Accreditations & memberships: NAIS, WASC, CAIS.
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