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#125 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 7% of private schools

Sacramento Country Day School

School · Sacramento, CA

A private school in Sacramento, CA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

2636 LATHAM DR, Sacramento, CA 95864

  • 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,295
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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Diversity Index61%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.0 / 10
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Enrollment521
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Sacramento Country Day School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 83Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,332/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sacramento), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$129,083

Median home value

$770,200

Median rent

$1,863/mo

College educated

58.1%

Homeownership

75.4%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95864; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White39.2%
Native American32.4%
Asian10.2%
Two or More9.4%
Hispanic4.8%
Black3.8%
Pacific Islander0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Korean School of SacramentoPrivate · tuition2.6privatePK–122.6 mi110Compare →
Capital Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–123.0 mi677Compare →
Marconi Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.6K–123.3 mi411Compare →
Ralph Richardson CenterEnrollment path unverified3.3K–123.4 mi54Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Sacramento Country Day School is listed in Sacramento, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Sacramento Country Day School

Sacramento Country Day School is a private school in Sacramento, CA, serving approximately 521 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sacramento Country Day School

What grades does Sacramento Country Day School serve?

Sacramento Country Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Sacramento Country Day School?

Sacramento Country Day School has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacramento Country Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sacramento Country Day School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sacramento Country Day School rank in CA?

Sacramento Country Day School ranks #125 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Sacramento Country Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacramento Country Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Sacramento Country Day School a private school?

Yes, Sacramento Country Day School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Sacramento Country Day School a religious school?

No, Sacramento Country Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
521
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
185 days
Setting
Large City
County
Sacramento County
Area population (ZIP 95864)
25,137
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
44
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95864; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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