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WELCOME TO ACDS. At Almaden Country Day School, our unique balance of academic rigor, character development, and the joy of childhood enables us to discover the gifts in every child. We offer a safe, welcoming, and joyful school featuring small class sizes, enthusiastic and caring teachers, and a low-stress, high-opportunity learning environment. ACDS is a place where children grow into confident, curious, prepared learners who thrive in high school, college, and beyond.

Message From The Head of School

Early Childhood Education

Elementary School

Middle School

The Learning Center

By The Numbers

93%

Families re-enrolling at ACDS each year

40+

Electives offered in the Middle School

80%

Students participating in after-school sports & clinics

11 yrs

Average teacher tenure

15,000+

Books in our school library

33%

Faculty with children who are ACDS alumni

14

Enrichment classes a fourth-grader experiences in a week

News & Events

Memorial Day, No School
all day
7pm - Middle School Musical
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FEC Stage
3rd Grade Oakland Zoo
all day
1:40pm - Middle School Spring Musical
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FEC Stage
7pm - Middle School Musical
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FEC Stage

Congratulations, Class of 2021! They will be attending public and private schools of their choice. Of our eighth graders who apply to private high schools, our 10-year acceptance rate is 98%.

  • Archbishop Mitty High School
  • Athenian School
  • Bellarmine College Preparatory
  • Harker School
  • Menlo School
  • Notre Dame High School
  • Oakwood School
  • Presentation High School
  • Saint Francis High School
  • Stevenson School
  • Valley Christian High School

Learn more about our amazing alumni community.