Seattle Country Day School is a K-8 school in Seattle, WA, specializing in gifted education, IEP support, and inquiry-based learning.
Seattle Country Day School (SCDS) provides a specialized learning environment designed for gifted children who may present as intense, highly verbal, or exceptionally imaginative. The school recognizes the unique cognitive profiles of these students and offers a warm, welcoming classroom setting that accommodates diverse interests ranging from coding and art to deep reading.
The curriculum is centered around the concept of inquiry, encouraging students to explore, experiment, and ask complex questions. To support a wide range of learning profiles, SCDS provides specialized programming including gifted education, special education support, and assistance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The school also integrates developmental support and therapeutic services to help students navigate their academic and social growth.
SCDS is a co-ed, nonsectarian school serving grades K-8 with an average class size of 18. The faculty is highly credentialed, with 75% of teachers holding advanced degrees. While tuition varies by grade level—ranging from approximately $36,815 for K-3 to $43,074 for grades 6-8—the school offers financial aid to 13% of its student body. The campus features a robust array of extracurriculars, from martial arts and rock climbing to computer programming and music.
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| Year Founded | 1964 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $37,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Grades K–3: $36,815 Grades 4–5: $40,391 Grades 6–8: $43,074 |
| Total Students | 420 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 75 |
| Average Class Size | 18 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-8 |
| Admissions Director | Matt Stenovec |
| Admissions Associate | Matthew Ropp |
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 13 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 13 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 66 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing · Basketball · Cross Country · Martial Arts · Nordic Skiing · Rock Climbing · Snowboarding · Soccer · Tennis · Track and Field · Ultimate Frisbee · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Beginner and Advanced Computer Programming · Chess Club · Debate · Sewing Club · Arts and Music Programs: · Art Club · Focus Choir · Music Lessons |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.seattlecountryday.org/calendar |
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