About York Country Day School

The pursuit of excellence!

York Country Day School is a college preparatory school actively engaged in the pursuit of excellence. We are committed to every student developing exceptional communication and problem-solving skills by focusing on the whole child, the process of learning, and collaborative inquiry-driven classrooms.  Educating students in preschool through grade 12, we strive to produce graduates who will make significant contributions throughout their lives as self-reliant, ethical, and compassionate leaders. We encourage our students to develop a love of learning which will motivate them to continue to seek knowledge and acquire understanding throughout their lifetimes. To this end, we encourage students to take an active role in the learning process. Throughout their years at York Country Day, students develop the skills necessary for independent inquiry, critical thinking and creative expression. We are committed to maintaining a challenging academic program that is designed for students who possess high academic goals. We recognize the uniqueness of each individual child and strive to help each fulfill his or her potential. We are invested in the overall growth of our students. Recognizing that earned self-esteem is the core of a strong character and that success breeds success, York Country Day provides various opportunities in the classroom and through co-curricular activities to allow each student to discover individual strengths. We are dedicated to providing a positive environment in which students grow to understand the importance of their supportive commitment to each other, their interdependence with an increasingly diverse and global community, and their roles as leaders in the world.