Founded in 1914, Detroit Country Day School is a top-tier, nationally ranked co-educational independent school for students in grades PreK3 to 12. The School offers an exemplary education rooted in academic rigor and a commitment to the full development of each student’s potential. The Mission of the School is to develop citizens and leaders of the world in a culturally diverse environment of academic rigor, competitive athletics, and artistic expression, built on a foundation of service and character.
For the 2025-2026 school year, the student community of 1,523 includes 388 students in the Lower School in grades PreK3 to 3; 535 students in the Middle School in grades 4 to 8 and 600 students in the Upper School in grades 9 to 12. The School has an extremely diverse student population, of which over 40% identify as students of color. In all three divisions, Detroit Country Day School is known for its strong academics and the opportunities available to students in outstanding offerings in athletics, as well as in performance, communication and visual arts. Students achieve regional, state, and national recognition for their accomplishments in academics, arts, and athletics, as well as their participation in community service.
The School has approximately 300 full-time employees. Seventy percent of faculty members have earned advanced degrees. Detroit Country Day School’s lower, middle, and upper schools are on three campus locations in the thriving Metro Detroit area, approximately 25 minutes north of downtown Detroit. The Upper School (grades 9 to 12) and Middle School (grades 4 to 8) are on adjacent campuses in Beverly Hills, where the administrative offices, facility services, safety and security services, and the main arts and athletics facilities are located. The Lower School (grades PreK to 3) is located nearby in neighboring Bloomfield Hills. Both Beverly Hills and Bloomfield Hills are in Oakland County, which has the highest per capita income of any county in the state of Michigan and is one of the most affluent counties in the United States.
The Detroit Country Day Upper School offers a strong and varied program that provides numerous opportunities for students to demonstrate their individual strengths and develop their potential. The rigorous college-preparatory program, which includes Honors and Advanced Placement courses in each discipline in addition to a diverse selection of electives, prepares students for college and beyond. DCDS graduates attend some of the top colleges and universities. The Class of 2026 has 18 National Merit Semifinalists and 16 Commended Scholars.
