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About
WELCOME
La Jolla Country Day School is a community committed to inspiring greatness for a better world. Our unique school is where proven and progressive meet.
MORE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL
OUR MISSION
La Jolla Country Day School prepares individuals for a lifetime of intellectual exploration, personal growth and social responsibility.
MORE ABOUT WHO WE ARE
OUR PAST
The school started with humble beginnings, founded in a one-room cottage in La Jolla with four students and three faculty members in 1926.
LEARN OUR HISTORY
I decided to live my life [by] not checking off boxes on college applications but to truly do what I am passionate about. And that, I think, is a value that Country Day definitely tries to instill in its students. We are not just trying to create cookie-cutter people; we are actually trying to create great minds.”
Arielle Algaze ’17
, joined LJCDS in third grade
LJCDS NEWS
The College Process: A Conversation with Your Student
4/22/2026
How the college admissions process can impact teens’ daily lives and their relationships with their parents.
Top Six Things to Know About College Admission
4/21/2026
Will having the highest test scores and the most AP courses make you a top applicant?
The Waiting Game
4/20/2026
An LJCDS College Counselor answers questions about waitlists.
Top Honors at Science and Engineering Fair 2026
4/16/2026
Middle and Upper School Students are recognized for turning curiosity into meaningful scientific inquiry.
A Joyful Celebration of Language, Culture, and Community: International Day of La Francophonie
4/14/2026
From music to madeleines, students explore the richness of the Francophone world.
AT A GLANCE
List of 3 items.
1,169
Student body
245
Faculty and staff members
90
Zip codes represented on campus
More Fast Facts
La Jolla Country Day School
9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-453-3440
© 2026 La Jolla Country Day School
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Country Day Connection Newsletter
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About
arrow
Welcome
Who We Are
At a Glance
History
Belonging
Faculty & Staff Directory
Security
Directions
Career Opportunities
News & Stories
arrow
Newsletter Archives
Alumni Magazine
Board of Trustees
Admission
arrow
Explore the LJCDS Experience
Meet Our Community
How to Apply
arrow
Early Childhood Center
Lower School
Middle School
Upper School
Tuition and Financial Assistance
Student Ambassador Board Members
Alumni Stories
Informational Events and Tours
International Applicants
Meet the Team
Academics
arrow
Early Childhood Center
arrow
A Distinct Approach
Curriculum
Environment
Sample Schedule
Lower School
arrow
Kindergarten
arrow
A Distinct Approach
Curriculum
Grades 1-4
arrow
A Distinct Approach
Curriculum
Extended Day Option
Middle School
arrow
A Distinct Approach
Curriculum
Upper School
arrow
Curriculum
Advanced Studies
Experiential Education
College Counseling
arrow
3-Year College Matriculation
College Rep Resources
College Trips
FAQs
Service-Learning
Library
Learning Resource Center
Citizenship
arrow
Programs & Annual Events
Speaker Series
Design and Innovation
arrow
Curriculum
Torrey Explorers Fund
Arts
arrow
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Arts Hall of Fame
arrow
Nominations
Athletics
arrow
Meet the Coaches
Teams
Weekly Home Games
History of Excellence
arrow
Torreys at the Next Level
Hall of Fame
arrow
Inductees
Nominations
Athletics Handbook
Shop Torrey
arrow
Middle School PE Uniforms
Community
arrow
Wellness
arrow
FAQs
Clubs & Organizations
Advisory and Peer Leader
After-School Programs
Lunch
Transportation
All School Calendar
Parent Engagement
arrow
Volunteer Interest Form
Grandparents
Family Handbook
Giving
arrow
Make a Gift
Ways to Give
arrow
Planned Giving
Funding Priorities
arrow
The Hub for Human Impact
Country Day Fund
Financial Assistance
Blue Bash
arrow
Sponsorships
Name a Theater Seat
Your Gifts in Action
Recognition and Giving Societies
Centennial Campaign
Portal
Alumni
arrow
Events
arrow
Alumni Weekend
Reunions
Regional Events
Update Your Info
Class Notes
Alumni Giving
Alumni Awards
Alumni Business Directory
Summer
Calendar
News
Shop Torrey
X
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of these cookies.
About
WELCOME
La Jolla Country Day School is a community committed to inspiring greatness for a better world. Our unique school is where proven and progressive meet.
MORE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL
OUR MISSION
La Jolla Country Day School prepares individuals for a lifetime of intellectual exploration, personal growth and social responsibility.
MORE ABOUT WHO WE ARE
OUR PAST
The school started with humble beginnings, founded in a one-room cottage in La Jolla with four students and three faculty members in 1926.
LEARN OUR HISTORY
I decided to live my life [by] not checking off boxes on college applications but to truly do what I am passionate about. And that, I think, is a value that Country Day definitely tries to instill in its students. We are not just trying to create cookie-cutter people; we are actually trying to create great minds.”
Arielle Algaze ’17
, joined LJCDS in third grade
LJCDS NEWS
The College Process: A Conversation with Your Student
4/22/2026
How the college admissions process can impact teens’ daily lives and their relationships with their parents.
Top Six Things to Know About College Admission
4/21/2026
Will having the highest test scores and the most AP courses make you a top applicant?
The Waiting Game
4/20/2026
An LJCDS College Counselor answers questions about waitlists.
Top Honors at Science and Engineering Fair 2026
4/16/2026
Middle and Upper School Students are recognized for turning curiosity into meaningful scientific inquiry.
A Joyful Celebration of Language, Culture, and Community: International Day of La Francophonie
4/14/2026
From music to madeleines, students explore the richness of the Francophone world.
AT A GLANCE
List of 3 items.
1,169
Student body
245
Faculty and staff members
90
Zip codes represented on campus
More Fast Facts
La Jolla Country Day School
9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-453-3440
© 2026 La Jolla Country Day School
Privacy Policy
Country Day Connection Newsletter
Accredited by: