The Country Day School

This is an amazing small private school that offers a personalized approach to education. They use project based learning and technology to be sure their students are well prepared for the 21st century. Arts are valued as are global languages and cultures. This is a caring environment with traditional values. I highly recommend this school for preschool to 8 th grade

Country day has been a really blessing for my children. Excellent academics in a warm caring environment. I highly rec this school
--Submitted by a parent

An excellent school in Huntsville especially if you are looking for a secular school. The teachers are very caring of the children and set high expectations. We have been very impressed. Our son attends the Transional kindergarten class.
--Submitted by a parent

I love The Country Day School. My children are are so happy there and love learning because of the positive environment. If any issues arise the teachers are quick to address it and work with the parents to resolve any issues with the children. Not only have they and the staff helped them become eager learners, they have also helped them develop personally in a positive way. One of my children had been enrolled in another school and was so unhappy, depressed and not doing well accademically. We transferred him to The Country Day school and he is so happy and thriving - all he wants is straight A's and to do the right thing. Our whole household is so much happier with the positive change. All the staff is simply wonderful!
--Submitted by a parent

CDS has amazing academics but I think the teachers are too involved with the children's personal lives; especially in the upper elementary. Some teachers probably should've minded their own business about certain things, but sometimes teachers wouldn't even listen when a student had to tell/explain something. But academically this school is by far the best.

The Country Day School is a great educational environment for my children. I have been very pleased with all of the dedicated teachers at the school. The facilities and grounds are outstanding. I would highly recommend this school, and believe it is the best in Huntsville.
--Submitted by a parent

My only regret regarding Country Day School is that my children were not there from the very beginning. It is a unique experience that produces students who excel not only academically but in all aspects of their lives. Rather than standardized drills and teaching to the test students are inspired to learn and challenged to achieve individual excellence. Testing is used as an evaluative tool so that teacher and student can partner together to develop skills. The curriculum flows naturally and students' curiosity and achievements are celebrated. I have had the opportunity to watch several years of CDS graduates as they progress through high school and college and I am always impressed how successfully they integrate to more standardized enviornments and continue at the highest levels of accomplishment. It is an "outside the box" learning experience and one that other schools and concerned parents should pay attention to.
--Submitted by a parent

I don't get what the person in the previous comment said, name calling?? That's rediculous! I have two children currently attending The Country Day School (one in preschool and one in the Primary) and they absolutely love their teachers. They care about all the students. I would highly recommend this school to anyone who would like an outstanding education for their children.
--Submitted by a parent

We have been at CDS for two years and have been extremely happy. My daughter was attended the combo Pre-K/K/1st grade class. The teacher ratio was great (there were two teachers in the room). My daughter excelled in this class. Currently, my child is in the combo 1st and 2nd grade class. Her teacher has spent a lot of timing developing a curriculum for her. My daughter has accelerated in this environment. My daughter takes individual piano lessons, attends music class, visits the library, plays outside every day (weather permitting), takes art class, and has lessons in Spanish and Chinese. There are multiple field trips and cultural events during the year. The school building is beautiful and fosters an environment of learning. The schools is small and the extracurricular activities are focused on the skills and interests of the teachers and volunteer parents. The clubs include Art, Dance, Lego Builders, and Science. I agree that the school is a family run organization and there is no governing board. I have not had any issues and cannot comment about how issues are resolved.
--Submitted by a parent

I am very happy with the Country Day School. Both my children attend, one in 2nd grade and one in 6th grade. The academics are excellent and the teachers are high quality and very dedicated. The school administration staff are friendly, concerned and knowledgeable. The school leadership is also excellent with the head teacher being very interested in current theories of education. The children remain with the same teacher for several years, with specialist teachers assisting with some subjects. The children are able to work at individualized levels which has helped one of my children who finds math challenging but is very advanced in reading and writing skills. One notable aspect of the school is the parental involvement, which is great because of the diversity of ethnicities that attend the school. there are always interested and knowledgeable volunteers at school events.
--Submitted by a parent