As the first elementary school in the Jacksonville area to be accredited, the school has continually set the standard for excellence in education. From its beginning as Southside Day school in 1960, Jacksonville Country Day School has been a family endeavor. The school was founded by parents who believed that a quality education could best be achieved in an independent, non-denominational school. Guiding Children to Excellence became the founding principle of the school. Country Day is a collage of children from all backgrounds with varying personalities and talents.
Every child is different and special.
We recognize the unique gifts of each child and welcome their differences. While Country Day provides an atmosphere where students feel secure and loved, parents know that the accelerated academic program at Country Day is rigorous and will give their children an outstanding foundation. Jacksonville Country Day School is dedicated to educating the whole child. To this end, the school is concerned with the process of a child's intellectual and emotional growth and the atmosphere in which this process takes place. With a capacity enrollment of just over 500 and a class size of 19 to 22 students, Country Day maintains a family atmosphere while adhering to high academic expectations.