Enrollment
297
Student:teacher
5:1
Published tuition
$18,000–$48,000
Application fee
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Tuition by division
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Head of school
Carson T. Smith
Head of School
Carson T. Smith holds a master’s degree in Social Studies Education from Columbia University and a B.A. from Connecticut College. He previously served as Middle School Director at Thayer Academy and as Dean of Students at The Derryfield School.
Curriculum & special classes
The school emphasizes tradition, the arts, athletics, and service, combined with a commitment to character development, individual and social responsibility, civic awareness, and leadership. It aims to prepare students academically and leadership-oriented for high school and college.
Financial aid
RCDS offers tuition assistance to qualified students in grades Beginners (Kindergarten) through 8, working with Clarity, a third-party processing firm, to determine need. The Tuition Assistance Committee, comprising the Director of Advancement, Director of Finance, Facilities, and Operations, and the Head of School, makes final decisions.
Before & after school care
Before school
School doors open at 7:30 AM for Beginners (Kindergarten) through eighth grade students who begin their day at 8 AM.
After school
Upper School sports practices take place from 3-4:30 PM. No other after-care program is explicitly mentioned.
Cost
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Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
The highly personalized admissions process is designed to provide families with support to make the best decision for their child. It aims to be clear and easy to understand, with applications accepted year-round, though families are encouraged to mind deadlines as spaces are limited.
Apply by
Priority application deadline is December 1. Regular Round Final Admission Deadline is February 1. Applications for the 2026-27 school year open on August 1. For the 2s program, applications should be completed by December 15.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
Not listed
What they ask for: Application, parent questionnaire, application fee ($50 for 2s/Nursery/Pre-K, $75 for Lower/Upper School), playgroup screening (2s/Nursery/Pre-K), one-on-one screening (Pre-K), student visit (Beginners-8th Grade), current teacher recommendation(s), transcript request (Lower/Upper School).
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