School Overview
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La Jolla Country Day School is the school of choice for families who value an education that develops people of good character and enables children to achieve their potential as scholars, artists and athletes of character. The mission of La Jolla County Day School is to prepare individuals for a lifetime of intellectual exploration, personal growth, and social responsibility.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$46,500
Enrollment
1169
International Students
1.5%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
65%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:10
Endowment
$2 million
AP
22
Average SAT Score
1385
Average ACT Score
29
Class Size
18
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #2 | Columbia University | 3 |
| #2 | Harvard College | 2 |
| #6 | Stanford University | 2 |
| #6 | University of Chicago | 1 |
| #9 | Northwestern University | 1 |
| #13 | Dartmouth College | 1 |
| #14 | Vanderbilt University | 1 |
| #17 | Cornell University | 2 |
| #17 | Rice University | 1 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2021) Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
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Chinese Language and Culture
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French Language and Culture
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French Literature
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Spanish Literature and Culture
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Biology
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Chinese Language and Culture
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French Language and Culture
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French Literature
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Spanish Literature and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Physics 1
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Statistics
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African American Studies
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European History
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Psychology
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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World History
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Studio Art: 3-D Design
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Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Beach Volleyball
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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Dance
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Beach Volleyball
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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Dance
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Diving
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Field Hockey
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Flag Football
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Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Water Polo
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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American Sign Language Club
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Amnesty International
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Asian
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Asian Pacific–Islander (AAPI) Affinity Group
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Beautiful Polynesia (Poly) Club
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Formula One
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American Sign Language Club
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Amnesty International
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Asian
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Asian Pacific–Islander (AAPI) Affinity Group
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Beautiful Polynesia (Poly) Club
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Formula One
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Just Dance Club
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LJCDS Marine Biology Club
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Pegasus (Magazine)
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Science Olympiad
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Spectrum (LGBT+)
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The Office Club
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The Palette (Newspaper).
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Arts
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Acting
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Band
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Chamber Orchestra
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Choir
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Music
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Percussion
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Acting
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Band
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Chamber Orchestra
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Choir
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Music
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Percussion
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Play Production
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Production
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Ceramics
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Digital Photography
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Filmmaking
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Graphic Design
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Photography
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Studio Art
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Tech Theater
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about La Jolla Country Day School
Tell me a bit about La Jolla Country Day School.
La Jolla Country Day School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1926 , and currently has about 1169 students, 1.50% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit https://www.ljcds.org/.
For more official information, please visit https://www.ljcds.org/.
Does La Jolla Country Day School have rigorous academic requirements?
La Jolla Country Day School is offering 22 AP courses.
La Jolla Country Day School also have 65% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
La Jolla Country Day School also have 65% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do La Jolla Country Day School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 23.42% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 11.57% go to top 25, and about 2.48% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for La Jolla Country Day School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, La Jolla Country Day School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for La Jolla Country Day School?
The day tuition for La Jolla Country Day School in 2024 is
$46,500 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at hmeng@ieducationm.com .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at hmeng@ieducationm.com .
Where is La Jolla Country Day School located?
La Jolla Country Day School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Diego, which is about 11 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Diego International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is La Jolla Country Day School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, La Jolla Country Day School is among the most popular schools, within top 317 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also La Jolla Country Day School has been favorited by 55 users.
Also La Jolla Country Day School has been favorited by 55 users.
How do I complete an application for La Jolla Country Day School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about La Jolla Country Day School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit La Jolla Country Day School’s official site: https://www.ljcds.org/ or call them at 858-453-3440.
Also it is highly recommended to visit La Jolla Country Day School’s official site: https://www.ljcds.org/ or call them at 858-453-3440.
Are there additional schools that are located close to La Jolla Country Day School?
Yes, here are few:
All Hallows Academy, National University Virtual High School and San Diego Jewish Academy.
The closest major city is San Diego. You can find out more schools near San Diego here.
The closest major city is San Diego. You can find out more schools near San Diego here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for La Jolla Country Day School?
The overall rating for La Jolla Country Day School is A+.
The section ratings of La Jolla Country Day School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of La Jolla Country Day School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
San Diego, located on the Pacific Ocean coast of Southern California, is known for its mild climate, extensive beaches, and vibrant cultural scene. With a population of 1,386,932 in 2020, it ranks as the eighth most populous city in the United States. The city is home to a deep-water harbor and a long history with the U.S. Navy. In recent years, San Diego has emerged as a hub for healthcare and biotechnology. It is also the second-largest city in California, after Los Angeles.
Population (2022)
1,279,329
Cost of Living
Higher than average 47%
Nearby Airport
San Diego International Airport
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