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#386 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 39% of private schools
Rye Country Day School
School
3 CEDAR ST, Rye, NY 10580
Enrollment
922
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
922
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#386 of 992
In Rye
#1 of 3
public schools
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About Rye Country Day School
Rye Country Day School is a private school in Rye, NY. Rye Country Day School serves approximately 922 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Rye Country Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #386 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 6.6 · Average
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 6.3:1 students to teachers, Rye Country Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Rye 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 Rye Country Day School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Rye, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Rye Country Day School (this school) | 6.6 |
| MIDLAND SCHOOL | 8.4 |
| RYE HIGH SCHOOL | 9.2 |
| RYE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 8.4 |
| OSBORN SCHOOL | 8.4 |
| MILTON SCHOOL | 8.8 |
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 NY.
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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 NY
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
3 CEDAR ST, Rye, NY 10580
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Rye Country Day School may also want to explore other schools in the area. RYE HIGH SCHOOL (rated 9.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MILTON SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Western Middle School (rated 8.5/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Greenwich), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rye, see our Rye schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port Chester | 0.8 mi | 3.1 |
| RESURRECTION GRAMMAR SCHOOL Rye | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| MIDLAND SCHOOL Rye | 1.0 mi | 8.4 |
| RYE HIGH SCHOOL Rye | 1.1 mi | 9.2 |
| RYE MIDDLE SCHOOL Rye | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| PORT CHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL Port Chester | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| PORT CHESTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Port Chester | 1.6 mi | 8.2 |
| PARK AVENUE SCHOOL Port Chester | 1.7 mi | 6.3 |
| New Lebanon School Greenwich | 1.6 mi | 7.4 |
| THOMAS A EDISON SCHOOL Port Chester | 1.8 mi | 6.0 |
| OSBORN SCHOOL Rye | 1.8 mi | 8.4 |
| MILTON SCHOOL Rye | 2.2 mi | 8.8 |
| SCHOOL OF THE HOLY CHILD Rye | 2.1 mi | 6.4 |
| WESTCHESTER BOCES Rye Brook | 2.3 mi | — |
| KING STREET SCHOOL Port Chester | 2.3 mi | 3.5 |
| HARRISON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Harrison | 1.9 mi | 8.1 |
| HARRISON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL South Glens Falls | 1.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Western Middle School Greenwich | 2.2 mi | 8.5 |
| LOUIS M KLEIN MIDDLE SCHOOL Harrison | 2.1 mi | 7.6 |
| PARSONS MEMORIAL SCHOOL Harrison | 2.4 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10580 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$242,015
Median Home Value
$1,834,100
Median Rent
$2,764/mo
Population
18,073
College Educated
80.9%
Homeownership
72%
Avg Commute
39.4 min
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Median Age
41.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| COLUMBIA GRAMMAR & PREPARATORY SCHOOL New York, NY | 6.5 |
| FRIENDS SEMINARY New York, NY | 6.7 |
| HEBREW ACADEMY OF FIVE TOWNS & ROCKAWAY Lawrence, NY | 6.7 |
| ALBANY ACADEMIES Albany, NY | 6.4 |
| BUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL Buffalo, NY | 6.4 |
| MARYMOUNT SCHOOL OF NY New York, NY | 6.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rye Country Day School
What grades does Rye Country Day School serve?
Rye Country Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Rye Country Day School?
Rye Country Day School has an enrollment of approximately 922 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rye Country Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rye Country Day School is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Rye Country Day School rank in NY?
Rye Country Day School ranks #386 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Rye Country Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rye Country Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Rye Country Day School a private school?
Yes, Rye 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 Rye Country Day School a religious school?
No, Rye Country Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 922
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 146
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Phone
- (914) 967-1417
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