Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Independent School in Evergreen, CO
Evergreen Country Day School is an independent co-educational institution founded in 1971, serving students aged 18 months through 8th grade. Our mission focuses on preparing students to thrive and create a better world through individualized learning, small class sizes, and a curriculum emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and emotional intelligence. With 230 students and a 6:1 student-teacher ratio, we offer personalized attention across 58,000 square feet of educational facilities including three science labs, a greenhouse, and outdoor learning spaces.Our faculty averages 16 years of teaching experience, with 60% holding master's degrees. We maintain rigorous academic standards, with students consistently outperforming national private school averages on MAP assessments. Our unique House System fosters cross-grade relationships and leadership development, while our commitment to diversity ensures equal access to all programs. Over 20% of families receive financial aid, and 98% of graduates gain admission to their first-choice high schools.
Services
Early Childhood Program
Elementary School
Middle School
Summer Camp
Outdoor Education
Leadership Development
Financial Aid
Extended Day Care
STEM Education
Arts Programs
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We offer individualized learning with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio
- Our faculty averages 16 years teaching experience with 60% holding master's degrees
- Students consistently outperform national private school averages on MAP assessments
- We provide leadership development through our unique House System
- 98% of graduates gain admission to their first-choice high schools
Associations and certifications
- NAIS
- ACIS
- NBOA
What people say
Amazing educational experience
Small class sizes
Supportive community
Individualized learning
Confidence growth
Services
Early Childhood Program
Our Early Childhood Program serves children aged 18 months through Pre-Kindergarten with a play-based curriculum. We focus on social-emotional development, creativity, and foundational learning skills through hands-on experiences. Our specialized educators create a safe, nurturing environment that prepares young learners for elementary school success.
Elementary School
Our Elementary School program combines core academics with project-based learning for Kindergarten through 4th grade students. The STEAM-focused curriculum develops critical thinking and collaboration skills while maintaining personalized attention through small class sizes and individualized instruction tailored to each student's needs.
Middle School
The Middle School program prepares students for high school with advanced coursework and leadership opportunities. Our challenging curriculum emphasizes self-expression, independence, and academic rigor while maintaining a supportive environment that fosters confidence and social-emotional growth through mentorship and collaborative projects.
Summer Camp
Our award-winning summer camp program provides educational and recreational opportunities for students during school breaks. The program combines academic enrichment with outdoor activities and creative exploration in a fun, engaging environment that maintains learning continuity throughout the summer months.
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Education is integrated throughout our curriculum with hands-on learning experiences in natural settings. The program utilizes our 11-acre campus with outdoor learning labs to connect classroom concepts with real-world applications through environmental science, physical education, and team-building activities.
People
Jill Goudie
Kindergarten Teacher
Jill Goudie is an award-winning educator with extensive experience in early childhood development. She creates engaging learning environments that foster curiosity and foundational skills while maintaining a joyful classroom atmosphere that nurtures young learners' natural enthusiasm for learning.
Questions
What age groups does Evergreen Country Day School serve?
We serve students from 18 months old through 8th grade, offering continuous education from early childhood through middle school in a supportive environment.
What makes your curriculum unique?
Our curriculum combines academic rigor with emotional intelligence development through small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and hands-on experiential learning across our 11-acre campus.
What is your student-teacher ratio?
We maintain a 6:1 student-teacher ratio with experienced educators, ensuring personalized attention and meaningful relationships between students, teachers, and families.
Do you offer financial assistance?
Yes, we provide financial aid awards to over 20% of families, ensuring access to our programs for qualified students regardless of financial circumstances.
What extracurricular programs are available?
We offer extended day care from 7:30am-5:30pm, summer camp programs, athletics, public speaking opportunities, and our unique House System fostering cross-grade friendships and leadership development.
How do you support student transitions to high school?
Our graduates consistently gain admission to top schools, with 98% accepted to their first-choice high school through personalized preparation and strong academic foundations.
Reviews (7)
M. Ks
Jan 25, 2018
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My children have attended great schools in Colorado and other states, but none have compared to Evergreen Country Day School. We are thrilled with the education, teachers and the entire experience. We feel lucky to have found such a wonderful school.
Coral Herrin
Jan 19, 2018
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I have been involved with this school for over ten years. Each year the school comes up with many new and different ways to teach and reach children. The staff is top-notch and dedicated to the lives of their students. There are so many unique activities and events. This year there was a Night of Code, a K-2 camping trip, and Every Kid on a Trail to name a few.
Jill Goudie
Oct 30, 2017
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Evergreen Country Day School is the best school I have ever taught at. our principal is incredible, our administration is so supportive in every area, our academic curriculum is excellent and I love it. I got involved in our new 'Journeys' Program which involves getting every child on a trail, going on outdoor ed' trips, learning about the environment and the local wilderness areas. I am particularly proud to be part of a school with huge ambition to be the best independent school in the Denver area. I believe we already are. One happy teacher :-)
Brad Davies
Oct 20, 2017
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I feel so fortunate to be a part of the Evergreen Country Day School community. I love our computer science program, reader-writer English program, student-led Ted Talks, community-wide town meetings, and kindness tree. While our programs and facilities are incredible, it is the people who make our school so special. Our faculty are second to none and our families partner with us in inspiring ways. I am especially proud that our school is passionately committed to serving students from across the socioeconomic spectrum. It is a joy to serve this school and one of the greatest gifts of my life.
Michelle Allain
Sep 15, 2017
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My favorite thing about Evergreen Country Day is how strong the community is. Everyone knows one another, works, together, and rallies for each other every day! I feel so fortunate to be supported as a teacher by such an authentic and caring group of people.
Genevieve Randa
Sep 08, 2017
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My daughter loves Evergreen Country Day! Her teachers are incredibly caring and knowledgeable, and they make magic happen in her classroom every day! I feel SO lucky that she can attend this school.
Kristin Hochmuth
Aug 22, 2017
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I have two girls that are thriving in the environment at Evergreen Country Day. Their small class sizes allow for teachers to truly differentiate to their individual learning needs. The wide variety of programs that nurture the whole child throughout the week are phenomenal- from Spanish to computer science, our climbing wall to an outdoor journeys program. They are challenged yet nurtured daily. Teachers truly adore them and care for their well being. Kindness is nurtured throughout the school, and truly gives our community a different feeling. There is so much positive to say about how both my
