Enrollment
1019
Student:teacher
11:1
Published tuition
$12,245–$30,620
Application fee
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Tuition by division
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Head of school
Sara Rubinstein
Head of School
Sara Rubinstein came to CDS in 2017 and was appointed Assistant Head of School for Academics in April 2019, then promoted to Head of School in August 2020. She previously served as Assistant Headmaster for Academics and the Head of Upper School at Saint Andrew's School.
Curriculum & special classes
Carrollwood Day School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School serving students from age 2 through 12th grade. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Lower School and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Middle School, with the IB Diploma Programme available in Upper School. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking, and global awareness.
Financial aid
Carrollwood Day School provides need-based financial assistance to academically qualified students in grades 1-12, using FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment to process applications. Merit scholarships, such as the Patriot Eagle Scholarship and Robin Moir Vanguard Awards, are available to high-achieving rising 9th-grade students.
Before & after school care
Before school
Morning care is available, including structured play for ECC, enrichments like chess/Pokemon for Elementary, and study halls for Middle/Upper School students, especially for 'Power Hour' on Wednesday mornings.
After school
Aftercare and enrichment programs are available daily, running from 2:45 to 3:45 pm at the ECC and from 3:15 to 5:15 pm for Elementary and Middle School. Examples include art, coding, robotics, musical theatre, dance, martial arts, sports clinics, language classes, STEM, animation, writing, and elementary band.
Cost
Study Hall and beforecare are free to all CDS families.
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
Carrollwood Day School welcomes all prospective applicants and families, seeking students who can grow significantly while at CDS and are academically on or above grade level. The admissions process is personalized, involving tours, applications, and assessments, with specific procedures varying slightly by division (Lower, Middle, Upper School). The school emphasizes finding the right fit for students and families.
Apply by
January 31st for First-Round Consideration
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
Not listed
What they ask for: Schedule a tour, complete an online application, submit teacher recommendation forms (PreK 4 - 5th Grade: one; Grades 9-11: two), submit previous two years of report cards & standardized test scores, schedule an assessment/group observation (PreK 3 - 5th Grade) or a visit day (Middle & Upper School), 9th grade ONLY: SSAT.
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