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School Overview

Kentucky Country Day School challenges its students to achieve their highest level of academic excellence and to grow into honorable men and women of confidence and integrity.
We inspire personal growth through a diverse community and participation in the arts, athletics, and community service.
By doing so, Kentucky Country Day School prepares its students to live successful lives and make meaningful contributions to society.
This mission is succinctly encapsulated in our motto: Citizen, Scholar, Steward.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$22540
Enrollment
903
International Students
3%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
75%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
AP
16
Average ACT Score
27
Class Size
16

Matriculation

(2012-2016)
Ranking University/College Students
#3 Yale University 1
#4 Columbia University 1
#4 University of Chicago 3
#8 Duke University 1
#9 University of Pennsylvania 2
#10 Johns Hopkins University 2
#12 Dartmouth College 2
#12 Northwestern University 5
#14 Brown University 4
#15 Cornell University 1
#15 Vanderbilt University 6
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 6
#18 Rice University 1
#18 University of Notre Dame 1
LAC #4 Pomona College 1
#21 Emory University 2
#23 University of California: Los Angeles 2
#23 University of Southern California 3
#27 Wake Forest University 7
#29 University of Michigan 4
#30 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#32 New York University 2
#36 Georgia Institute of Technology 2
#41 Boston University 2
#41 University of California: Davis 1
#41 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
LAC #9 Davidson College 1
#47 Northeastern University 3
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 4
#52 Pepperdine University 1
#52 University of Texas at Austin 1
#52 University of Washington 2
#57 George Washington University 4
LAC #12 Vassar College 1
#61 Clemson University 1
#61 Purdue University 1
#61 University of Georgia 4
#66 Brigham Young University 1
#66 University of Pittsburgh 1
#70 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
LAC #14 Washington and Lee University 1
#72 American University 1
#72 Baylor University 1
#75 Clark University 1
#75 Indiana University Bloomington 12
#82 Miami University: Oxford 12
#82 Texas Christian University 1
#82 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
#86 University of Denver 2
#89 University of Colorado Boulder 1
#89 University of San Diego 1
#89 University of Vermont 1
#96 University of Alabama 6
#99 Loyola University Chicago 1
LAC #23 Macalester College 1
LAC #25 Colorado College 1
LAC #29 Barnard College 1
LAC #32 Bucknell University 1
LAC #32 College of the Holy Cross 1
LAC #32 University of Richmond 2
LAC #35 Mount Holyoke College 1
LAC #40 Dickinson College 1
LAC #45 Centre College 19
LAC #47 The University of the South 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2012-2016 Total
All schools 128
#5 Yale University 1 1
#6 University of Pennsylvania 2 2
#7 Duke University 1 1
#9 Northwestern University 5 5
#9 Brown University 4 4
#9 Johns Hopkins University 2 2
#12 Cornell University 1 1
#12 Columbia University 1 1
#12 University of Chicago 3 3
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 2 2
#17 Rice University 1 1
#18 Dartmouth College 2 2
#18 Vanderbilt University 6 6
#20 University of Notre Dame 1 1
#21 University of Michigan 4 4
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 1
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 6 6
#24 Emory University 2 2
#28 University of California: Davis 1 1
#28 University of Southern California 3 3
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 2 2
#35 New York University 2 2
#40 University of Washington 2 2
#41 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 1
#43 Boston University 2 2
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 1
#47 Wake Forest University 7 7
#47 University of Georgia 4 4
#52 University of Texas at Austin 1 1
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 4 4
#53 Northeastern University 3 3
#61 Purdue University 1 1
#66 Brigham Young University 1 1
#67 George Washington University 4 4
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 1
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 12 12
#76 Pepperdine University 1 1
#82 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 1
#86 Clemson University 1 1
#93 Baylor University 1 1
#96 University of Alabama 6 6
#98 Texas Christian University 1 1
#98 University of San Diego 1 1
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 1
#105 American University 1 1
#124 University of Denver 2 2
#133 University of Vermont 1 1
#133 Miami University: Oxford 12 12
#142 Loyola University Chicago 1 1
#142 Clark University 1 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2012-2016 Total
All schools 33
#4 Pomona College 1 1
#11 Barnard College 1 1
#16 Vassar College 1 1
#16 Davidson College 1 1
#21 Washington and Lee University 1 1
#25 University of Richmond 2 2
#27 Macalester College 1 1
#27 College of the Holy Cross 1 1
#30 Bucknell University 1 1
#33 Colorado College 1 1
#34 Mount Holyoke College 1 1
#46 Dickinson College 1 1
#51 The University of the South 1 1
#51 Centre College 19 19

Academics

AP

(16)

Sports

(14)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(45)
Future problem solvers
Governor's cup
Math team
Mathcounts
Science Olympiad
Speech &debate
Future problem solvers
Governor's cup
Math team
Mathcounts
Science Olympiad
Speech &debate
Quick recall
Actor's guild
Anime club
Film club
Yearbook
Student literary magazine
Student newspaper
Photography club
Thespian society
Community service club
Environmental club
Stitch for a cause
Black outstanding leaders of diversity
Culture club
Fellowship of Christian athletes
Students of color affinity group
Gay/Straight alliance
International students organization
Multicultural club
Muslim students association
Union of Jewish athletes
Beta club
Cum Laude society
La Sociedad Hispanica Honoraria
Societe Honoraire De Francais
KCD ambassadors
Chess club
Critter club
Fab lab club
French club
Ghana club
Kentucky youth assembly
Kentucky United Nations Assembly
Pep club
Spanish club
Ultimate frisbee club
Young biologists
Young democrats
Young republicans
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: K-12
Urban
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1972
Campus Size: 80 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL J

Frequently Ask Questions about Kentucky Country Day School

Tell me a bit about Kentucky Country Day School.
Kentucky Country Day School is Co-ed private day school located in Kentucky, US. It was founded 1972 , and currently has about 903 students, 3.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.kcd.org.
Does Kentucky Country Day School have rigorous academic requirements?
Kentucky Country Day School is offering 16 AP courses.

Kentucky Country Day School also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Kentucky Country Day School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2012-2016, some students attended Yale University, Columbia University, University of Chicago, Duke University and University of Pennsylvania.
What is the application requirement for Kentucky Country Day School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Kentucky Country Day School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Kentucky Country Day School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Kentucky Country Day School in 2024 is $22,540 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at barnard.baker@kcd.org .
Where is Kentucky Country Day School located?
Kentucky Country Day School is located in the State of Kentucky of USA. The closest major city is Louisville, which is about 9 miles away from school. Most families can choose Louisville International-Standiford Field Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Kentucky Country Day School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Kentucky Country Day School is within top 900 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Kentucky Country Day School has been favorited by 4 users.
How to start with an application with Kentucky Country Day School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Kentucky Country Day School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Kentucky Country Day School’s official site: http://www.kcd.org or call them at 502-423-0440.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Kentucky Country Day School?
Yes, here are few: Francis Parker School of Louisville, Mary Queen Of The Holy Rosary School and Lexington Catholic High School.

The closest major city is Louisville. You can find out more schools near Louisville here.
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Nearby City

Louisville, Kentucky's largest city, is located along the Ohio River near the Indiana border. Known for its vibrant culture and rich history, Louisville is famous for hosting the Kentucky Derby each May at Churchill Downs, with the Kentucky Derby Museum showcasing the race's storied past. The city also celebrates baseball at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, where iconic Major League bats are made, and a giant "slugger" bat stands at the entrance. Louisville blends tradition with modern attractions, offering a unique experience for visitors and residents alike.

Population (2022) 557,224
Cost of Living Lower than the national average 6%
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