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At a Glance
List of 1 items.
1926
Year founded
List of 1 items.
$5.9 million
Financial assistance in 2024–2025
List of 1 items.
15
Grade levels offered
Age 3–Grade 12
List of 1 items.
1,169
Student body
List of 1 items.
14–18
Kindergarten average class size
(two full-time teachers per classroom)
List of 1 items.
90
Zip codes represented on campus
List of 1 items.
16–20
Lower School (Grades 1–4) average class size
(full-time teacher plus an associate teacher per classroom)
List of 1 items.
47%
Students who self-identify as students of color
List of 1 items.
16–20
Middle and Upper School average class size
LJCDS Facts
List of 7 items.
Campus
Founded in
1926 by Louise Balmer
Campus size
: 24 acres
One campus
: All grades together allows cross-divisional collaborations
Students
Grade levels offered:
Age 3 (Tiny Torreys)–Grade 12
First class of graduating seniors:
1964
Zip codes represented on campus:
90
Faculty
Faculty and staff members:
161
Average tenure of faculty:
11 years
Faculty members with postgraduate degrees:
65%
Full-time college counselors:
4 plus 1 athletic liaison and 3 college essay coaches
Academics
Kindergarten average class size:
14–18 (with two full-time teachers per classroom)
Lower School (Grades 1–4) average class size:
16–20 (with a full-time teacher plus an associate teacher per classroom)
Middle and Upper School average class size:
16–20
AP courses:
28
AP students with scores of 3 or higher:
87%
Class of 2025 college acceptances:
Over 670
Arts
Performing arts engagements
: 25
Visual art on-campus exhibitions and collaborations
: 20
Visual and performing arts practicing artists/educators
: 15
National Art Honor Society, Tri-M and International Thespian Society members
: 70
Artist-in-residence per year, alumni art connections and guest speakers
: 7
Advanced, honors, student-run flex-time and AP art courses offered
: 15
Country Day Arts Alliance parent support
: 150+ parent volunteers
Upper School introductory courses in the arts
: 17
After-school art programs
: 4
Athletics
Middle School students playing on at least one of the 38 athletic teams:
98%
Upper School students play one or more of 38 varsity, junior varsity and novice athletic teams:
85%
Graduates playing sports in college during the 2024–2025 academic year:
62
Graduates playing at the professional level:
5
Current coaches who played at the college level
: 49
Current coaches who played professionally
: 12
School Hours
Main and Division Offices:
7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Early Childhood Center and Lower School
:
Tiny Torreys and Junior Kindergarten: 8 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
Kindergarten–Grade 4: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Middle School
Grades 5–8: 8:25 a.m.–3:15 p.m.
Upper School
Grades 9–12: 8:30 a.m.–3:15 p.m.
accredited by:
a member of:
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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Menu
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
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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.
At a Glance
List of 1 items.
1926
Year founded
List of 1 items.
$5.9 million
Financial assistance in 2024–2025
List of 1 items.
15
Grade levels offered
Age 3–Grade 12
List of 1 items.
1,169
Student body
List of 1 items.
14–18
Kindergarten average class size
(two full-time teachers per classroom)
List of 1 items.
90
Zip codes represented on campus
List of 1 items.
16–20
Lower School (Grades 1–4) average class size
(full-time teacher plus an associate teacher per classroom)
List of 1 items.
47%
Students who self-identify as students of color
List of 1 items.
16–20
Middle and Upper School average class size
LJCDS Facts
List of 7 items.
Campus
Founded in
1926 by Louise Balmer
Campus size
: 24 acres
One campus
: All grades together allows cross-divisional collaborations
Students
Grade levels offered:
Age 3 (Tiny Torreys)–Grade 12
First class of graduating seniors:
1964
Zip codes represented on campus:
90
Faculty
Faculty and staff members:
161
Average tenure of faculty:
11 years
Faculty members with postgraduate degrees:
65%
Full-time college counselors:
4 plus 1 athletic liaison and 3 college essay coaches
Academics
Kindergarten average class size:
14–18 (with two full-time teachers per classroom)
Lower School (Grades 1–4) average class size:
16–20 (with a full-time teacher plus an associate teacher per classroom)
Middle and Upper School average class size:
16–20
AP courses:
28
AP students with scores of 3 or higher:
87%
Class of 2025 college acceptances:
Over 670
Arts
Performing arts engagements
: 25
Visual art on-campus exhibitions and collaborations
: 20
Visual and performing arts practicing artists/educators
: 15
National Art Honor Society, Tri-M and International Thespian Society members
: 70
Artist-in-residence per year, alumni art connections and guest speakers
: 7
Advanced, honors, student-run flex-time and AP art courses offered
: 15
Country Day Arts Alliance parent support
: 150+ parent volunteers
Upper School introductory courses in the arts
: 17
After-school art programs
: 4
Athletics
Middle School students playing on at least one of the 38 athletic teams:
98%
Upper School students play one or more of 38 varsity, junior varsity and novice athletic teams:
85%
Graduates playing sports in college during the 2024–2025 academic year:
62
Graduates playing at the professional level:
5
Current coaches who played at the college level
: 49
Current coaches who played professionally
: 12
School Hours
Main and Division Offices:
7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Early Childhood Center and Lower School
:
Tiny Torreys and Junior Kindergarten: 8 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
Kindergarten–Grade 4: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Middle School
Grades 5–8: 8:25 a.m.–3:15 p.m.
Upper School
Grades 9–12: 8:30 a.m.–3:15 p.m.
accredited by:
a member of:
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: