Boulder Country Day School

What Boulder Country Day School does

Boulder Country Day School (BCD) is an independent, nonprofit private school located on a 5.5-acre campus at 4820 Nautilus Court North in the Gunbarrel neighborhood of Boulder, Colorado. Founded in 1988 and operating from its current purpose-built campus since 1998, BCD serves approximately 290 students from age 2.5 through 8th grade, organized into three divisions: Preschool (ages 2.5-5), Elementary (Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade), and Middle School (6th-8th grade). The school is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS), approved by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and approved by the State of Colorado.

BCD offers a unified PS-8 educational program with an experiential, project-based approach and class sizes capped at 18 (Elementary) and 22 (Middle School). Specialized offerings include an Innovation Lab with 3D printing and design facilities, nationally ranked World Languages instruction (Spanish, French, Latin), competitive athletics with a no-cut policy yielding 85% participation among 5th-8th graders, a mandatory 8th-grade Capstone Community Service Project, and an Exploration Week experiential program. The school provides integrated student support through a Learning Center, counseling services, and community/belonging programming. Auxiliary services include Sage Dining Services (lunch included in tuition), after-school programming until 5:30 pm, and summer/break camps.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition payments ranging from $24,080 (Preschool 3-day) to $34,045 (Middle School) for the 2026-27 academic year, with approximately 20% of families receiving need-based financial assistance administered through School and Student Services (SSS). BCD also participates as a Colorado Universal Pre-K Provider, offering up to 15 hours per week of free preschool. The school operates as a direct-to-family enrollment model with rolling admissions, campus tours, prospective family events, and a Parent Ambassador referral program. Technology infrastructure consists of standard SaaS platforms (Finalsite, Alma, Paylocity, SSS) rather than proprietary systems. BCD is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees and has no parent company, private equity, or venture capital involvement.

Name

Boulder Country Day School

Legal name

Boulder Country Day School

Website

https://bouldercountryday.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Boulder Country Day School is an independent nonprofit private K-8 school in Boulder, Colorado, serving approximately 290 students ages 2.5 through 8th grade through project-based academics, athletics, and world languages on a 5.5-acre campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA), Community Service & Service-Learning Programs (School-Run) (EDAJAJAI), Outdoor Education & Adventure Programs (School-Run) (EDAJAJAJ)

Keywords

• Private K-8 education
• Preschool programs
• Elementary education
• Middle school education
• Independent school tuition

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: BCD generates revenue primarily through tuition payments for preschool through 8th grade education. Tuition ranges from $24,080 to $34,045 for the 2026-27 school year depending on grade level and program options. Payment plans include one-payment, two-payment, and monthly payment options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Boulder Country Day School is a private, independent, nonprofit PS-8 school providing year-round education to approximately 290 students from age 2.5 through 8th grade on its 5.5-acre Boulder, Colorado campus. Its sellable offerings include Preschool (3-day or 5-day, half-day or full-day), Transitional Kindergarten, Elementary School (TK-5), Middle School (6-8), plus supplemental After School care and Summer/Break Camps. Tuition covers academic instruction, athletics, dining through Sage Dining Services, and access to specialized programs such as Innovation Lab, world languages (Spanish, French, Latin), and the 8th-grade Capstone Community Service Project.

Product overview

Boulder Country Day School offers a unified private education program serving students from 2.5 years old through 8th grade, structured into three distinct academic divisions: Preschool (ages 2.5-5), Elementary School (Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade), and Middle School (6th-8th grade). The school's core educational offerings are supplemented by specialized programs including an Innovation Lab with 3D printing capabilities, world language instruction (Spanish, French, Latin), competitive athletics with an 85% participation rate, and a mandatory 8th grade Capstone Community Service Project. Auxiliary services include Sage Dining Services (included in tuition), extended day and summer camp programs, and a comprehensive Learning Center providing differentiated instruction and learning support. The school utilizes a multi-platform technology ecosystem for operations including Finalsite for the website, Alma for family portals, SSS for financial assistance processing, and Paylocity for recruitment, though these are operational tools rather than product integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program Early childhood education program for children 2.5 to 5 years old, offered as 3-day or 5-day schedules with half-day (until 1pm) or full-day (until 3pm) options. Combines play-based learning with social-emotional development, world languages, music, movement, and library instruction. Tuition for 2026-27 ranges from $24,080 (3-day until 1pm) to $29,435 (5-day until 3pm).
• Transitional Kindergarten Bridge program between Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten for students with late birthdays (May to mid-October) or those needing additional developmental time, featuring play-based, hands-on learning with a flexible curriculum approach and differentiated instruction.
• Elementary School Program Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade program focused on foundational literacy, instructional differentiation, innovation, critical thinking, science, and social-emotional learning with regular performances and assemblies. Class size capped at 18 with a 1:16 teacher-to-student ratio. 2026-27 tuition of $30,440 (Balance: $28,440).
• Middle School Program 6th to 8th grade program developing inquiry, innovation, and critical thinking through world languages, music, art, exploratory classes, competitive athletics, and experiential learning. Class size capped at 22 with 1:16 teacher-to-student ratio. 2026-27 tuition of $34,045 (Balance: $32,045).
• After School Program Extended day program running until 5:30 pm offering standard aftercare and enrichment classes in art, music, STEM, and other subjects for students needing supervision beyond regular school hours.
• Summer and Break Camps School break and summer camp programs providing enrichment activities and care options for students during non-school periods.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of graduates enroll in Honors, AP, or IB classes in high school
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sage Dining ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSage Dining Services provides daily lunch service included in BCD tuition. They offer unique menus, scratch cooking, locally sourced foods, crisp salads, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Their Spotlight Program teaches variety, balance, and moderation in eating.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shining Mountain Waldorf School: Shining Mountain Waldorf School is a PS-12 independent school in Boulder serving families seeking alternative, experiential, arts-integrated education. It is a direct Boulder-area peer competing for the same alternative-education demographic.
• The Nueva School: The Nueva School is a PS-8 independent school in the San Francisco Bay Area widely regarded as a leading model of PS-8 gifted and project-based education. It is a strong national model peer with a similar philosophy, scale (~290-450 students), and PS-8-only structure.
• The Fenn School: The Fenn School is a boys' PS-9 independent day school in Concord, MA, focused on foundational formative years with small classes and experiential learning. Comparable to BCD's PS-8 mission and structure, with similar premium tuition model.
• Alexander Dawson School: Alexander Dawson School is a PS-8 independent school located in Lafayette, CO (close to Boulder), serving a similar tuition-paying demographic with comparable experiential learning and athletics programs. It is the most direct geographic and model peer to BCD.
• Gordon School: Gordon School is a PS-8 independent day school in East Providence, RI, emphasizing social-emotional learning, equity, and project-based instruction. Highly comparable in scale, mission, and PS-8 structure to BCD.
• Mackintosh Academy: Mackintosh Academy is a K-8 private school in Boulder offering project-based, individualized learning with small class sizes. It competes head-to-head with BCD for Boulder-area families seeking a non-traditional K-8 independent experience.

Regional players

• Peak to Peak Charter School: Peak to Peak Charter School is a K-12 public charter in Lafayette, CO with strong academics and a national recognition profile. As a tuition-free alternative, it competes with BCD for academically oriented Boulder-area families.
• The Watershed School: The Watershed School is a Boulder-based 6-12 independent school with project-based, experiential pedagogy. It overlaps with BCD at the middle-school level (6-8) and competes for the same Boulder-area families seeking non-traditional instruction.

Others

• Finalsite: Finalsite is BCD's website and communications platform provider, widely used across independent K-12 schools. Included as a technology ecosystem peer rather than a competitor.
• Sage Dining Services: Sage Dining Services is BCD's contracted foodservice partner providing daily lunch. It is included as an ecosystem/supplier peer relevant to understanding BCD's operating model rather than as a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bouldercountryday
• Facebookfacebook.com/bouldercountryday
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boulder-country-day-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/bouldercountryday
• Xx.com/bcdschoolnews

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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