La Jolla Country Day School
- A+Overall Grade
- Private
- PK, K-12
- La Jolla, CA
- 120 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- SportsA
Applying
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$34,550
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
20%
Average Financial Aid
$20,558
From La Jolla Country Day School
We inspire greatness for a better world. We believe that people who achieve greatness have a variety of remarkable qualities. However, four attributes appear most often: a strong work ethic; a moral compass; an ability to leverage resources and mentors; and a desire to challenge the status quo.
LJCDS identifies children of character who are willing to work hard to join our community. We will provide access to resources and mentors in a “what if” environment that surrounds your child with the greatest opportunity to achieve greatness.
La Jolla Country Day School Rankings
Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.
Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 71%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.14 responses
Poll
- 71%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.14 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,085
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.18 responses
- 61%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.18 responses
- 50%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.18 responses
Teachers
Poll
- 91%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.22 responses
Poll
- 95%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.22 responses
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realtor.com®Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.14 responses
- 64%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.14 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.14 responses
- Cost of LivingD+
- Good for FamiliesA
- HousingC-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$77,115
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,964
National
$949Median Home Value
$503,425
National
$184,700La Jolla Country Day School Reviews
120 reviews
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Thumb’s up! LJCDS had a higher level of open-mindedness and flexibility than Bishop’s rigid program and arbitrary rules. Our child was above grade level in math and science and got an individualized 4-year program. The school incorporates current research on teaching/neuroscience into the curriculum (teaching mindfulness for stress management, for example). Our child became excited about school; the English teacher made Macbeth very exciting and AP calc was an adventure. The biology teacher took the time to get to know our child’s interests outside the classroom and designed a year-end project (at much extra effort on the teacher’s part) to incorporate them. No school is perfect, of course. We wanted a stronger computer science curriculum since this was our child’s future field, so we found programming classes elsewhere.
My son spent one school day at LJCDS 8 years ago and his worry about changing school was all gone. He explained that the kids at LJCDS were so friendly to him that he already made new friends. Now my son is about to graduate as a top student. One of his best friend's dad offered him an internship, through which he not only learned about medial profession but to experience it. It's also really incredible how much we have learned about college selection and application from parent liaison. My son and my family are very satisfied and very happy with LJCDS!
The opportunities at La Jolla Country Day are unparalleled. All students are encouraged to start new clubs on campus and get involved in the community. From artists to entrepreneurs to athletes to environmental activists to musicians, the majority of the students here are well-rounded and talented. Every teacher I have had has been amazingly supportive and caring about my academic growth and mental health. The faculty, administration, and student body are welcoming and kind, especially towards new students. I know that I will be prepared for college and I would highly recommend La Jolla Country Day School to anyone who wants to receive a phenomenal, one-of-a-kind education. There is nowhere else I would rather attend, and I wish I had attended this school since Tiny Torreys!