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With a unique grading structure in lower school, and the absence of class rank in Upper School, students work to achieve their best while looking forward, not over their shoulders. 

Customizable tracking for Honors and AP options lets students choose their ideal path, while our research-based seven-day rotating schedule maximizes learning across all courses.

The philosophy of connecting student learning with explorations into the unknown is woven into the fabric of Country Day.

In the Coleman Family Dining Room, tables promote interaction among diverse groups, as students sit for lunch in a family-style setting at tables with peers from other grades.

Building community is an intentional act that starts even before your first day of school.

Regular season home games are typically played on Freedom Field at 4:30 PM.

Over 30 student-led clubs are organized each year at Country Day. Clubs are displayed at the annual Club Fair, where students can learn about and sign up for clubs that interest them. Clubs typically meet twice a month, and each club is responsible for organizing an activity beyond its usual meetings. 

Small class sizes transform dynamics, fostering an intimate, communal space. Our emphasis on small classes and in-depth discussions, like at our Harkness tables, encourages students to share responsibility for discussions.

How can we instill a sense of leadership and service that students will carry with them after they graduate? 

Gaining an appreciation for the outdoors and spending time strengthening bonds with others contributes to both intellectual and social-emotional growth. Challenging students as individuals and in group settings allows them to take risks and face fears, try new things, and build self-confidence. We see an opportunity to reinvent our thinking when deliberately disengaging from our daily routines.

If you can understand New Orleans, you can understand the world. A focus on the humanities is not only essential but imperative to a well-rounded education. 

Students from kindergarten to 5th grade gather five times for Morning Meeting, a Country Day tradition that fosters community spirit and strengthens character education.

You won’t hear the recurring sound of bells on our campus. Instead, middle and upper school students are empowered to take responsibility of their schedules, fostering punctuality and preparedness. Many alumni credit this “No Bells” approach for developing their strong sense of accountability and responsibility later in life. 

Backpacks in breezeways and hallways symbolize the trust and strong bonds here, representing our community's character and integrity.