Rye Country Day School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school serving 886 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Rye, New York. Founded in 1869 by local parents seeking to expand educational opportunities, the school operates three divisions: Lower School (Pre-K through Grade 4), Middle School (Grades 5–8), and Upper School (Grades 9–12). Its student body is drawn from over 40 school districts across the tri-state area, with 35% of students self-identifying as people of color.
The school commits substantial resources to financial access, allocating $5.9 million annually to support 143 students through financial aid. Its educational mission emphasises academic excellence alongside character development and service to others, reflected in the school motto