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22305 W Thirteen Mile Road
Franklin, MI 48025
Tel: (248) 646-7717
Detroit Country Day School offers students from pre-school through high school an exemplary education rooted in academic vigor and a commitment to the full development of each student's potential.
Detroit Country Day School provides a superior college preparatory, liberal arts education to young people of cultural and intellectual diversity.
Detroit Country Day School promotes each student's in-depth exploration of the fine arts, from basic art concepts in pre-school to a full conservatory program in the upper grades.
Equally important, the school promotes the moral, character and leadership development of all students, enabling them to achieve excellence in their lives and careers, and play effective roles in their families and communities.
Detroit Country Day School also guides students in their physical development, believing it essential to the emergence of a well-rounded individual.
It offers a superior liberal arts curriculum at all levels, emphasizing Advanced Placement and college-level courses in grades nine through twelve.
The prestigious International Baccalaureate program, originally adopted by the school in 1980, qualifies graduates for international university admission or sophom*ore standing in many American colleges.
Every Detroit Country Day School graduate earns acceptance at four-year colleges and universities.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked MI School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,457 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / Feb. 26 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Detroit Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
ACT Score
Highest average ACT score
Student Body
Largest student body
AP Courses
Most AP courses offered
Sports offered
Most sports offered
School History
Oldest founding date
School Overview
School Type
School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
Association of Independent Michigan Schools (AIMS)
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
1,457 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
186 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
28 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Music Theory, Please visit www.dcds.edu for a current curriculum guide
Average SAT score
1306
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / Feb. 26 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by division - Lower, Middle, and Upper
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer Programs varies by selected camp or program
Admissions Director
PK - Grade 3 Jenny Bullock, Grades 4-8 Mike Jenkins, Grades 9-12 Michele Reimer
Admissions Associate
Michele Reimer
Sports
Total Sports Offered
23 sports
Sports
Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Sailing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Please visit www.dcds.edu for current listing
Arts and Music Programs:
Conservatory Program
School Notes
- Detroit Country Day School offers students from pre-schoolthrough high school an exemplary education rooted in academic vigorand a commitment to the full development of each student'spotential.
- Detroit Country Day School provides a superior collegepreparatory, liberal arts education to young people of cultural andintellectual diversity. Detroit Country Day School promotes eachstudent's in-depth exploration of the fine arts, from basic artconcepts in pre-school to a full conservatory program in the uppergrades.
- Equally important, the school promotes the moral, character andleadership development of all students, enabling them to achieveexcellence in their lives and careers, and play effective roles intheir families and communities.
- Detroit Country Day School also guides students in theirphysical development, believing it essential to the emergence of awell-rounded individual. The school offers more than 30 teamsports, ranging from traditional sports including football,basketball, baseball and softball to snowboarding, mountain biking,figure skating and ultimate frisbee. Athletic teams are primarilycoached by Detroit Country Day School faculty and alumni, ensuringthat the school's values are consistently reinforced, both in theclass and on the field.
- The school's four distinct campuses are organized by gradelevel, yet the Detroit Country Day School philosophy is consistentthroughout. The school is an independent, coeducational,non-denominational, college preparatory school nationallyrecognized for excellence in academics, athletics and the fine andperforming arts. It offers a superior liberal arts curriculum atall levels, emphasizing Advanced Placement and college-levelcourses in grades nine through twelve. The prestigiousInternational Baccalaureate program, originally adopted by theschool in 1980, qualifies graduates for international universityadmission or sophom*ore standing in many American colleges. EveryDetroit Country Day School graduate earns acceptance at four-yearcolleges and universities.
- Founded in 1914 by F. Alden Shaw, Detroit Country Day Schooltoday enrolls more than 1500 students on four campuses located inBeverly Hills and Bloomfield Township, Michigan. While the schoolwas initially established in Detroit, it now serves more than 50local communities.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Detroit Country Day School often compared to?
Detroit Country Day Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cranbrook Schools by visitors of our site.
Does Detroit Country Day School offer a summer program?
Yes, Detroit Country Day School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Detroit Country Day School offer?
Detroit Country Day School offers 23 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Sailing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. Detroit Country Day School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for most sports offered.
What is Detroit Country Day School's ranking?
Detroit Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Highest average ACT score, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Detroit Country Day School?
The application deadline for Detroit Country Day School is Jan. 15 / Feb. 26 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 / Feb. 26 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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Popular comparisons: Detroit Country Day School vs. Cranbrook Schools
People that viewed Detroit Country Day School also viewed these schools: Cranbrook Schools, Southfield Christian School, Detroit Waldorf School, FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12 and Academy Of The Sacred Heart.
The nearest high school to Detroit Country Day School is Farber Hebrew Day School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Detroit Country Day Middle School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Beverly Hills Academy (0.9 miles away)
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Cranbrook Schools
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(248) 645-3610
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Southfield Christian School
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Grades: PK-12 | 625 students 1.2 miles 28650 Lahser Road
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 357-3660
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PK-12
625
Detroit Waldorf School
Grades: PK-8 | 267 students 17.2 miles 2555 Burns
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 822-0300
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PK-8
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FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12
Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 6-12 | 260 students 3.8 miles 1051 Oakland Avenue
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-7300
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Academy Of The Sacred Heart
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(248) 646-8900
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430
School Reviews
51/27/2020
Look no further as there are no comparisons! When you graduate from DCDS. Your college classes are easier. This facility is supported by parents that believe it is a privilege to have their child enrolled there. The teachers know your child from pk3-graduation.
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked MI School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,457 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / Feb. 26 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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The average private school tuition in Oakland County, MI is $14,282 for elementary schools and $18,636 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Oakland County, MI is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
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