Miami Country Day School

What Miami Country Day School does

Miami Country Day School is an independent, nonprofit, college-preparatory day school founded in 1938 and operating on a 22-acre campus at 601 NE 107th Street in Miami, Florida. The school serves students from PreK3 through Grade 12 with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio, employing between 251 and 500 staff. Its core academic offering spans a Lower School (PreK-Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and Upper School (Grades 9-12), supported by specialized facilities including the Center for the Arts, Garner Center for Innovation, Woodhouse Athletic Center, Aquatic Center, and the Abess Center for Environmental Studies. The student body represents 37 countries and 23 languages, with 158 district championships, 40+ annual arts performances, and 50-60+ clubs and after-school programs.

The school's revenue model is anchored in recurring annual tuition, with the Spartans Around Online Program (operational since 2014) priced at $50,300 per year for Grades 6-8 and $52,900 for Grades 9-12, extending the school's reach to student-athletes, performers, and international families globally. The on-campus program and online program together drive the primary tuition stream, supplemented by philanthropic revenue through the Spartan Impact Fund and its tiered giving circles. The school provides over $6,000,000 in tuition assistance annually and is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). Operations are supported by third-party partnerships, including SAGE Dining Services for food service and ICS Protective Services for 24/7 campus security.

The school's go-to-market is sales-led and enrollment-driven, with a Chief Enrollment Officer leading admissions through campus tours, virtual information sessions, and direct family outreach. Marketing channels include the school's website, social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), and an alumni network of 4,000+ serving as referral ambassadors. The Spartans Around online program introduces a self-serve distribution channel for out-of-region and international students, and Sparty, an AI learning companion, provides personalized study support within that online offering. Governance is via a Board of Trustees, and the institution is not venture-backed, PE-owned, or publicly traded.

Name

Miami Country Day School

Legal name

Miami Country Day School

Website

https://miamicountryday.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Miami Country Day School is an independent PK3-12 college-preparatory day school founded in 1938 in Miami, Florida, serving students on a 22-acre campus. It offers on-campus academics, the Spartans Around online program for grades 6-12, and the Sparty AI learning companion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Service & Service-Learning Programs (School-Run) (EDAJAJAI), Physical Education (PE) & Fitness Programs (EDAJAJAC)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• College preparatory school
• Online K-12 program
• Independent day school
• Whole child education

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition - On-Campus Program: Miami Country Day School generates revenue primarily through tuition fees for its PK3 through 12th grade on-campus educational programs. The school offers tuition assistance of over $6,000,000 annually to support students.
2. Tuition - Spartans Around Online Program: Revenue from online education program with annual tuition of $50,300 for Grades 6-8 and $52,900 for Grades 9-12, plus a $200 non-refundable application fee.
3. Philanthropy and Donations: The school generates additional revenue through its Advancement office, accepting donations through the Spartan Impact Fund with various giving circles including Visionary Circle ($100,000+), Hibiscus Circle ($50,000-$99,999), Spartan Circle ($25,000-$49,999), and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Miami Country Day School delivers a private, college-preparatory, "whole child" day education for students from PK3 through Grade 12 on a 22-acre Miami campus, structured into Lower School (PreK-Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and Upper School (Grades 9-12) divisions. The school extends the same U.S.-accredited curriculum to learners worldwide through the Spartans Around Online Program (grades 6-12), and supplements academics with arts, athletics, innovation, environmental studies, college counseling, and community service programs.

Product overview

Miami Country Day School is a private school offering PreK through Grade 12 education on a 22-acre campus, founded in 1938. The school's core educational offerings include Lower School (PreK-Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and Upper School (Grades 9-12), with an online extension called Spartans Around Online Program for grades 6-12. The institution provides specialized facilities including the Center for the Arts (CFA), Garner Center for Innovation, Abess Center for Environmental Studies (ACES), Woodhouse Athletic Center, and Aquatic Center. Programs include comprehensive arts (Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Arts), athletics (12 competitive sports), cultural exchange through the GATEway program, Comprehensive Outdoor Education Program (COEP), X-Term experiential learning, and 50+ after-school clubs. The school also offers dining services through SAGE Dining Services, summer camp programs, and community engagement through Breakthrough Miami. The institution is accredited with FCIS and SAIS active memberships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spartans Around: Online education program for grades 6-12, running since 2014, providing flexible learning for student-athletes, digital nomads, and those seeking U.S. education from anywhere in the world.

Products and services

• Lower School (PreK - Grade 5) Educational program for PreK through Grade 5 focusing on hands-on learning, teacher-guided lessons, and independent work to spur creativity and foundational academic skills.
• Middle School (Grades 6-8) Middle school program for grades 6-8 focusing on developing social emotional awareness, curiosity, and leadership skills through a comprehensive academic curriculum.
• Upper School (Grades 9-12) Upper school program for grades 9-12 offering freedom to choose classes, college-preparatory curriculum with honors and AP courses, preparing students for success in higher education.
• Spartans Around Online Program An accredited U.S. online education program for grades 6-12, offering flexible, personalized learning for student-athletes, artists, digital nomads, and families seeking U.S. education, with 53+ academic courses including Honors and AP options.
• Garner Center for Innovation Innovation space offering 3D printing, robotics, virtual reality, and STEM education where students create, build, and explore ideas.
• Center for the Arts (CFA) State-of-the-art arts facility housing the John Davies Theater with working stage, dressing rooms, black box theatre, dance studio, music suite with practice rooms, and ceramics labs.
• Abess Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) Environmental education program for PK3 through 5th grade students to explore Earth's biodiversity and environmental issues through hands-on activities including science, research, nutrition, and gardening.
• Athletics Program Competitive athletics program with 12 sports and 158 district championships, promoting physical fitness and sportsmanship, supported by the Woodhouse Athletic Center and Aquatic Center (ten-lane, 25-yard by 25-meter pool with Colorado Timing Scoring System).
• Diploma Endorsement Programs Three diploma endorsement programs offering specialized academic tracks for Upper School students to customize their educational path.
• Arts Programs Comprehensive arts offerings including Dance, Drama, Music, and Visual Arts with 40+ performances annually.
• GATEway Program (Cultural Exchange) Cultural exchange program bringing students from 37 countries to campus, promoting global awareness and diversity.
• Auxiliary Programs and After-School Clubs Over 50 after-school clubs and auxiliary programs providing enrichment activities beyond the core academic curriculum.
• Summer Camp Summer camp program offering enrichment activities and educational opportunities during summer break.
• SAGE Dining Services Campus dining services providing customized, dietitian-approved meals cooked from scratch using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, including vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-aware options, with the Touch of SAGE mobile app for menus and nutritional information.

Quantifiable outcome

• 158 District Championships in athletics demonstrating competitive success
• +5 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SAGE Dining ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAGE Dining Services provides customized, delicious, dietitian-approved meals cooked from scratch using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. SAGE's team includes trained chefs offering diverse options including authentic Asian dishes, Latin American cuisine, and vegetarian/vegan fare. All SAGE team members receive extensive training in food service protocols and food allergy awareness. The partnership includes a Touch of SAGE mobile app for menus and nutritional information.
• ICS Protective ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICS Protective Services works with Miami Country Day School's Campus Safety Department to provide 24-hour, 365-day security coverage. The partnership controls campus access, ensures building security, patrols the campus, oversees parking control and permits, and provides security during special events.
• FCIS (Florida Council of Independent Schools)coreOthersActive membership in FCIS providing accreditation and recognition as a quality independent school in Florida.
• SAIS (Southern Association of Independent Schools)coreOthersActive membership in SAIS providing accreditation and recognition as a quality independent school in the southern United States.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Benjamin School: Palm Beach Gardens private college-preparatory day school grades PK3-12, comparable to MCDS in scale, tuition tier, and holistic 'whole child' positioning within the Florida independent school market.
• Pine Crest School: Top-ranked Florida independent day school with multiple campuses (Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton), serving as a peer on premium independent education positioning, athletics, and college prep outcomes.
• Saint Andrew's School: Boca Raton independent day school grades PK3-12 with Episcopal affiliation but similar premium pricing and college-prep focus, competing for the same high-income FL families as MCDS.
• Laurel Springs School: Accredited online private K-12 school, the most direct competitor to MCDS's Spartans Around program for global, online, accredited U.S. education serving athletes, performers, and mobile families.
• Palmer Trinity School: Miami-area private college-preparatory day school offering grades 6-12 on a comparable campus model, competing head-to-head with MCDS for enrollment in the premium independent school segment.
• K12 Private Academy: Large-scale accredited online private K-12 program and the most prominent scaled competitor in the online private school category where MCDS's Spartans Around competes for global enrollments.
• Berkeley Preparatory School: Tampa-based independent day school (PK3-12) with comparable tuition, athletics, and innovation programming, frequently cited alongside MCDS among Florida's top independent schools.
• Ransom Everglades School: Miami-based independent, college-preparatory day school serving grades 6-12, directly competing with MCDS for the same affluent South Florida families in the nonsectarian independent day school category.
• Bolles School: Long-established Florida independent day and boarding school (founded 1933) with strong athletics and college prep, a direct peer for families evaluating top-tier FL independent schools.

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia Education: Global operator of premium independent day and boarding schools; not a direct Florida competitor but a broad incumbent defining the international premium private school category in which MCDS positions itself.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/groups?gid=925657&about=
• Instagraminstagram.com/mcds_alumni
• Xx.com/OfficialMCDS
• Facebookfacebook.com/miamicountrydayschool

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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