Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville Country Day School

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JCDS was recognized as the Jacksonville Business Journal’s #1 Best Place to Work among medium-sized businesses for 2023.

In your journey to find the best private school in Jacksonville, we are honored that you are considering Jacksonville Country Day School.

Jacksonville Country Day School is the premier choice in elementary education in Northeast Florida. Our academic program, facilities, character education, after-school enrichment, and caring faculty are all well-known for their excellence.

At JCDS, we understand children and the process of educating them, every part of them — their minds, their bodies, and their hearts. We are passionate about children and what is best for them.

Through a very deliberate partnership with our families, we are committed to having confident graduates who are strong in character and academics, who can communicate effectively, lead by example, and show respect and compassion for others.

Our Mission

Jacksonville Country Day School prepares students for a healthy and productive lifetime of intellectual exploration, character development, and social responsibility.

Our Philosophy

Jacksonville Country Day School is an independent and multicultural school dedicated to motivating and guiding students towards fully achieving their unique potential.

JCDS educates children so that they develop academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. JCDS provides a challenging yet positive and safe environment for young minds to shine. With small class sizes and differentiated instruction, we teach children how to think through project-based and hands-on learning experiences.

Through character education, self-discipline, a love for learning, and a commitment to social responsibility, students become successful teens and adults in an ever-changing and interconnected world.

Portrait of a JCDS Educator

The faculty and staff at JCDS are dedicated to meeting the educational, physical, and emotional needs of each student. As life-long learners, our faculty receives continual professional development and many hold advanced degrees.

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