Rye Country Day School, or Rye Country Day or RCDS, is an independent, co-educational college preparatory school located in Rye, New York. Its Upper School (grades 9–12), Middle School (5–8), and Lower School (Pre-Kindergarten-4) enroll a total of 886 students on its 26-acre campus. Noted for its rigorous academic programs, thriving student organizations, and competitive college matriculation, Rye Country Day attracts students from over 40 school districts in the tri-state area.
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