Crane Country Day School Photo #7 - Lower School Spring Study Week immerses students in a thematic study through complete experiential education. Classrooms are transformed into dynamic learning environments where students participate in cross-grade workshops and attend guest presentations. Past themes have included Native Americans, The Renaissance through Leonardo da Vinci, and Latitude 0: Journey around the Equator.

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Crane Country Day School Photo #1 - Each 8th Grader presents a Current Event at a daily all-school assembly, in conjunction with their public speaking class. The daily assembly allows students to perform and present in front of the entire school community, developing stage presence and public speaking skills.
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Crane Country Day School Photo #1 - Each 8th Grader presents a Current Event at a daily all-school assembly, in conjunction with their public speaking class. The daily assembly allows students to perform and present in front of the entire school community, developing stage presence and public speaking skills.
Crane Country Day School Photo #2 - 7th Grade QED Project allows students to pursue their interests and passions through a 16-week independent study with an expert mentor.
Crane Country Day School Photo #3 - Upper School Trip Week takes students snorkeling and exploring environmental stewardship on Catalina Island (6th Grade), zip-lining and developing teamwork and leadership skills in the San Bernardino Mountains (7th Grade), and river rafting, hiking, and spending time with school children and locals in Costa Rica (8th Grade).
Crane Country Day School Photo #4 - The Lower School Track Meet competes against local schools to practice teamwork, sportsmanship, and physical fitness.
Crane Country Day School Photo #5 - Upper School students develop a strong conceptual understanding through experiential learning and hands-on lessons and programs.
Crane Country Day School Photo #6 - The Upper School Service Learning program empowers students to care for one another and the world around them by letting them choose the organizations to support and develop ways in which to help. At any one time, 8–10 local and international organizations are being supported by Crane students.
Crane Country Day School Photo #7 - The Upper School Musical gives students a stage to express their musical and theatrical abilities. Past shows include Aladdin, Peter Pan, and High School Musical.
Crane Country Day School Photo #8 - Lower School Spring Study Week immerses students in a thematic study through complete experiential education. Classrooms are transformed into dynamic learning environments where students participate in cross-grade workshops and attend guest presentations. Past themes have included Native Americans, The Renaissance through Leonardo da Vinci, and Latitude 0: Journey around the Equator.
Crane Country Day School is dedicated to providing an experiential education characterized by a thoughtful balance of academic challenge and creative expression.
We thrive as a community that builds character and confidence, while celebrating the joy in learning.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $36,500
  • Acceptance rate: 40%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 2 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Crane Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

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Attribute
School History

School Overview

Student Body

Total Students
260 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Crane Country Day School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Feb. 2 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
25%
Acceptance Rate
40%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Erin Guerra

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Advisories, Chess Club, Discoveries Workshops, Math Counts, Math Super Bowl, Student Council, Tech Crew, Upper School Electives

Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus, Spring Musical, Xylophone Ensembles

School Notes

  • Mission Statement: Crane Country Day School is dedicated to providing an experiential education characterized by a thoughtful balance of academic challenge and creative expression. We thrive as a community that builds character and confidence, while celebrating the joy in learning.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Crane Country Day School cost?
Crane Country Day School's tuition is approximately $36,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Crane Country Day School?
The acceptance rate of Crane Country Day School is 40%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Crane Country Day School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Crane Country Day School offer?
Crane Country Day School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Crane Country Day School's ranking?
Crane Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Crane Country Day School?
The application deadline for Crane Country Day School is Feb. 2 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 2 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

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We joined Crane this past year and have been blown away. Our daughter has a new passion for learning and we attribute it to the incredible teachers and environment at Crane. They have gardens.. they have goats! The older students get to choose electives from things like "mason jars" -where they create and do different crafts/cooking associated with mason jars (one week it was a candle.. the next it was planting tiny succulents).. they also have an engineering team where the kids are learning to build and create with high-tech gadgets and tools. And have you seen the new theater? State of the art! It is gorgeous and the kids- the entire student body gather there every day for a daily assembly. This could be time to hear an 8th grade share a speech.. a teacher to tell a story.. updates and things going on in the school.. or a spotlight- where a student showcases their talents (singing, dancing, reading a poem, etc..). It is a wonderful way to bring the community together. We are so impressed with Crane and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an inclusive and kind community of parents, teachers, and students. Whether your student is into sports... arts... or finding a niche activity. Crane is an amazing place!
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $36,500
  • Acceptance rate: 40%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 2 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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