San Jose Private Day School | Almaden Country Day School
- ️Tue May 16 2023
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Founded on Balance

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.
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
Congratulations, Class of 2022! 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
- Bellarmine College Preparatory
- Harker School
- Kehillah Jewish High School
- Kirby School
- Notre Dame High School
- Oakwood School
- Presentation High School
- Saint Francis High School
- Valley Christian High School
- Woodside Priory School
Learn more about our amazing alumni community.