Very Good
#55 of 188 private schools in CO
Top 29% of private schools
Boulder Country Day School
Elementary School
4820 NAUTILUS CT N, Boulder, CO 80301
Enrollment
310
Student-Teacher
6.9:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
310
Student-Teacher
6.9:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Colorado private schools
#55 of 188
In Boulder
#4 of 9
public schools
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Boulder Country Day School
Elementary School in Boulder · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Boulder Country Day School
Boulder Country Day School is a private elementary school in Boulder, CO. Boulder Country Day School serves approximately 310 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Boulder Country Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 188 private schools in CO.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- CO avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 6.9:1 students to teachers, Boulder Country Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Boulder Country Day School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Boulder Country Day School compares to 25 public schools serving similar grades in Boulder, CO
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Boulder Country Day School (this school) | 7.0 |
| Heatherwood Elementary School | 8.0 |
| Boulder Universal | 8.0 |
| Centennial Middle School | 7.7 |
| Crest View Elementary School | 7.2 |
| Columbine Elementary School | 6.3 |
| Eisenhower Elementary School | 9.1 |
| Nevin Platt Middle School | 7.6 |
| Douglass Elementary School | 8.1 |
| Whittier Elementary School | 7.0 |
| High Peaks Elementary School | 9.2 |
| Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies | 7.8 |
| Foothill Elementary School | 8.8 |
| Casey Middle School | 6.7 |
| Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics | 8.3 |
| Horizons K-8 School | 8.5 |
| Williamsburg Academy of Colorado | — |
| Mapleton Early Childhood Center | 6.0 |
| University Hill Elementary School | 7.6 |
| Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park | 9.3 |
| Flatirons Elementary School | 8.5 |
Showing 20 of 25 schools. View all schools in Boulder
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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 CO.
Data Unavailable
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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 CO
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4820 NAUTILUS CT N, Boulder, CO 80301
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Boulder Country Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. High Peaks Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 4.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Eisenhower Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 4.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Niwot Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 3.8 miles away, in nearby Niwot), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Boulder, see our Boulder schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder Prep Charter High School Boulder | 0.3 mi | 5.9 |
| MOUNTAIN SHADOWS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Boulder | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| JOSHUA SCHOOL-BOULDER Boulder | 1.0 mi | — |
| HILLSIDE SCHOOL Longmont | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Heatherwood Elementary School Boulder | 1.6 mi | 8.0 |
| TEMPLE GRANDIN SCHOOL Boulder | 2.2 mi | — |
| BOULDER VALLEY WALDORF SCHOOL Niwot | 2.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Arapahoe Ridge High School Boulder | 3.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Boulder Universal Boulder | 3.4 mi | 8.0 |
| JAY & ROSE PHILLIPS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Boulder | 3.4 mi | — |
| Nevin Platt Middle School Boulder | 4.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Eisenhower Elementary School Boulder | 4.1 mi | 9.1 |
| Niwot Elementary School Niwot | 3.8 mi | 8.5 |
| Douglass Elementary School Boulder | 4.4 mi | 8.1 |
| COUNTRYSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Boulder | 4.5 mi | — |
| Centennial Middle School Boulder | 3.7 mi | 7.7 |
| TARA PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL Boulder | 3.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Niwot High School Niwot | 4.2 mi | 7.5 |
| High Peaks Elementary School Boulder | 4.6 mi | 9.2 |
| Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies Boulder | 4.6 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 80301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,974
Median Home Value
$761,500
Median Rent
$1,999/mo
Population
25,252
College Educated
69.3%
Homeownership
54.1%
Avg Commute
21.1 min
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Median Age
37.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Chatfield Elementary School Grand Junction, CO | 7.0 |
| Edith Wolford Elementary School Colorado Springs, CO | 7.0 |
| Fremont Elementary School Arvada, CO | 7.0 |
| Frisco Elementary School Frisco, CO | 7.0 |
| Frontier Valley Elementary School Parker, CO | 7.0 |
| Lewis-Palmer Elementary School Monument, CO | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Boulder Country Day School
What grades does Boulder Country Day School serve?
Boulder Country Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Boulder Country Day School?
Boulder Country Day School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boulder Country Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boulder Country Day School is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Boulder Country Day School rank in CO?
Boulder Country Day School ranks #55 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is Boulder Country Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Boulder Country Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Boulder Country Day School a private school?
Yes, Boulder 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 Boulder Country Day School a religious school?
No, Boulder Country Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 310
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Boulder County
- Phone
- (303) 527-4931
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