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At Loudoun Country Day School, joyful learners become confident leaders. At LCDS, we embrace eager young learners into a holistic educational experience that sparks a lifelong love of learning and shapes well-rounded, well-grounded students. Character education and service learning are woven into the fabric of our community, helping students grow into global citizens who value honesty, integrity, perseverance, and kindness. Loudoun Country Day School is an accredited, independent, coeducational school, educating students from Preschool through the eighth grade.
We pride ourselves on our rigorous core curriculum, nurturing environment, and exceptional foreign language, arts, and technology programs.
We cultivate the intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and creative growth of each child and develop a foundation that inspires excellence, builds character, and prepares each child for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Our flexible uniform includes tops in school colors (royal blue, navy, white, light blue, gray, or orange) paired with navy or khaki bottoms (shorts, pants, or skirts). A plaid skirt or jumper is also an option.
Before school care available starting at 7:15 a.m.Bowling
etc.sign language
Club or Organization:
After School Programs until 6:00 pmChess
Friday Clubs for 6th-8th Grades such as Community Service ClubKnitting
Lab Rats After School Science for Grades 2-5Show Choir for 6th through 8th Grades
Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
dramaShort offerings throughout the year such as: Hip Hop lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
After School Sports for Pre-K - 5
School Notes
School Motto: We inspire students to become lifelong learners, to think critically and creatively, and to lead with courage, compassion, and character.
School Mascot: Eagles
Loudoun Country Day School nurtures the innate wonder of every
child, moving beyond the "what" to inspire a lifelong curiosity for
the "how" and "why." Our curriculum fosters independent thinking
and self-reliance, empowering students to lead with courage,
compassion, and character. By cultivating empathy and critical
problem-solving, we prepare students to act responsibly in a global
community while keeping the awe of learning alive.
Loudoun Country Day School has been chosen Best 草榴社区 School
by readers for over 20 years in their annual "Best of" poll, as
well as by readers for several years in Posh Seven's Best of
Suburbia poll, Loudoun Now's "Best of Loudoun" poll, and Washington
Family's "Best for Families" poll.
What sports does Loudoun Country Day School offer?
Loudoun Country Day School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Loudoun Country Day School?
The application deadline for Loudoun Country Day School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Our family has had such a meaningful and positive experience at this school. Both our daughter, who currently attends, and our son, who graduated, have truly thrived in this nurturing and supportive environment. The teachers are not only dedicated to strong academics but also genuinely care about each student''s personal growth and character development. Our son left exceptionally well prepared for the challenges of high school-both academically and as a confident, responsible individual-and we are already seeing the same strong foundation being built for our daughter. The sense of community, high standards, and attention to the whole child make this school a truly special place.
- Posted by Parent - MC
55/4/2026
We absolutely love LCDS! Not only is it a wonderful school but the community of students, families, teachers truly feels like an extension of family. Our daughter has been at LCDS for three years now and we have been so impressed with the teachers, academics and shaping the whole child. Each grade level has so many extra events throughout the year with field trips, community service projects, please touch museums, dedicated outdoor classroom spaces and so many more. She truly loves going to school every day. We are so glad we found LCDS.
- Posted by Parent - Matthew
54/20/2015
Loudoun Country Day School has been a wonderful place for our son; he has flourished here. We find the faculty to be engaged and interested in each student. Our school librarian can recommend books that he enjoys. Our art teacher has encouraged creativity. Each day includes a mix of "specials" including orchestra, PE, Technology, and Spanish. We are glad to have found a school with such a well-rounded curriculum.
- Posted by Parent - kayna
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The average private school tuition in Loudoun County, VA is $20,475 for elementary schools and $27,846 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
