Welcome to Admissions
At Rye Country Day School, you will find community. RCDS is a place where students are engaged and supported; where they can take advantage of countless opportunities to learn, team, create, and discover; and where they are encouraged to be true to themselves.
We believe that character, knowledge, and skills are the foundation of good citizenship. The School has a strong tradition of excellence in teaching and learning, of knowing and approaching students as individuals, and of instilling a lifelong commitment to our motto, Not for Self, but for Service.
Excellence happens at Rye Country Day because of a shared commitment to realizing our individual and collective potential within a diverse and inclusive community. RCDS is an ever-evolving institution unafraid of new challenges and ideas. We learn thoughtfully from the lessons of the past and look eagerly to the possibilities of the future.
Our Admissions Philosophy
We believe in an admissions experience that is personal and reciprocal. We get to know each applicant and their family to create tailored opportunities for them to learn about Rye Country Day and how it might be the place and community where they can learn and thrive. Connect with us. Learn, explore, and discover what a Rye Country Day education might mean for you.
If you have any questions or would like to speak with someone about what Rye Country Day might mean for your family, please reach out to us at 914-925-4513 or admissions@ryecountryday.org. You may also sign up to receive emails once-a-month from the Office of Admissions. Each newsletter will include application information, upcoming event dates, and school news.
RCDS Learning Outcomes: Our Portrait of a Graduate
Character. Knowledge. Skills. Citizenship.
Meet the Admissions Office



Explore Campus
We hope to meet you during one of our in-person campus tours. In the meantime, you can explore virtually through our online campus tour.
Submit Your Question to a Student Leader
Our Student Leaders are ready to answer your questions!