Private School
Phoenix Country Day School
- A+Overall Grade
- Private
- PK, K-12
- Paradise Valley, AZ
- 227 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA
- SportsB+
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$25,000
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
23%
Average Financial Aid
$13,000
Phoenix Country Day School Rankings
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Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 80%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.10 responses
Poll
- 30%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.10 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
750
- 93%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.14 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.14 responses
- 29%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.14 responses
Teachers
Poll
- 92%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.71 responses
Poll
- 89%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.71 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.7 responses
- 29%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.7 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.7 responses
- Cost of LivingC-
- Good for FamiliesA-
- HousingC
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$175,673
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,789
National
$949Median Home Value
$1,406,700
National
$184,700Phoenix Country Day School Reviews
227 reviews
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As a parent of a Lower School child, I am frustrated and mystified as to the role of the "Learning Specialist." Apparently, she teaches the children how to breathe (my child calls her the "Breathing Lady" )as they follow along to a pre-recorded script. I understand the importance of mindfulness, but can't the classroom teacher do this? I would think that children would be better served by someone with a degree in Special Ed, which she does not have, receiving small group instruction in areas where they are struggling. I have spoken with my child's teacher and have gotten the impression that the role of the Learning Specialist is highly ineffective. For the tuition costs of PCDS, I would expect exceptional learning practices. Clearly, money is being wasted.
Between the lack of a talented Learning Specialist and a Head who is slowly sucking the joy out of the elementary school experience, I just don’t think the PCDS Lower School is worth the $22,000 in tuition.
Between the lack of a talented Learning Specialist and a Head who is slowly sucking the joy out of the elementary school experience, I just don’t think the PCDS Lower School is worth the $22,000 in tuition.
A truly unmatched academic experience. This school is not for the faint of heart, challenging academically, with high level of importance put on social awareness, community and building a well rounded individual. The teachers are exceptional, the curriculums are engaging and robust. All in all, if you can afford to send your child to this school, you will end up with an intelligent, well spoken, confident young adult with a strong foundation academically and socially.
The school takes safety very seriously - instead of hiring security guards, the school hires off-duty Phoenix police officers who serve as 24 hour security. The student health office is staffed by professionals who have just the right bedside manner for working at a school - they are great! There's an emergency response team made up of staff across the school and regular drills are performed to be sure everyone knows what to do in the event of emergencies. Also, the school has handled unforseen events really well, such as when there was a flash flood that caused school to get out early. The school doesn't feel like it's walled off like a prison, but the campus is protected and visitors are generally funneled through administrative offices. Things like bullying are handled very smoothly, with the help of very engaged division heads and counselors that are in every division.