Metairie Park Country Day School

What Metairie Park Country Day School does

Metairie Park Country Day School is an independent, non-sectarian, non-profit coeducational day school operating on a single 15-acre campus at 300 Park Road in Metairie, Louisiana, minutes from downtown New Orleans. Founded in 1929 and currently serving approximately 735 students across four divisions — Country Day Early Childhood Center (ages 6 weeks to 4 years), Lower School (Pre-K through Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and Upper School (Grades 9-12) — the school delivers a college-preparatory program with 18 Advanced Placement courses (87% of exam scores of 3 or better), a 7:1 faculty-to-student ratio, an average class size of 12, and a multiage classroom model in use for more than 50 years.

The academic core is supported by dedicated programs including the Boothby Review faculty journal, a Science of Teaching and Learning initiative in partnership with the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning (CTTL) at St. Andrew's Episcopal, a Global Online Academy affiliation for course breadth, and a SEVIS-approved international student program able to issue I-20 forms. The technology stack is conventional SaaS: Finalsite for enrollment management, Brightwheel for early-childhood parent communication, Hudl for athletic livestreams, and ISSUU for digital publications. No proprietary platforms, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

The school's revenue model is recurring tuition-and-fees billed annually. Published 2026-2027 tuition ranges from $10,085 for two half-days in CDECC to $27,760 for Grades 1-12, with additional dining, technology, textbook, trip, and bus fees. Roughly 27% of families receive need-based tuition assistance covering 4%-80% of tuition. Secondary revenue streams include summer camps (Gumbo, Discovery, Creative Arts, Basketball), CajunCare and extended care, and charitable giving through the Country Day Fund. The institution is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by Paxton White '95, with Nathan Washer appointed as the 11th Head of School effective July 1, 2026.

Name

Metairie Park Country Day School

Legal name

Metairie Park Country Day School

Website

https://mpcds.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Metairie Park Country Day School is an independent, non-profit PK-12 day school in Metairie, Louisiana, serving about 735 students across early childhood, lower, middle, and upper school divisions with a 7:1 faculty-to-student ratio and 18 AP courses. Revenue comes primarily from tuition, supplemented by summer camps, extended care, and charitable giving.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Extended Day Programs at Preschools & Childcare Centers (EDACAHAB)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Independent day school
• College preparatory curriculum
• Early childhood programs
• Advanced placement courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Metairie

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for Early Childhood through Grade 12 education. Tuition ranges from $10,085-$27,760 depending on program and grade level. Additional fees include dining, technology, textbooks, grade-level trips, and bus service.
2. Summer Programs: Revenue from summer camps including Gumbo Camp (June 8-July 10, 2026 for Early Childhood through Kindergarten), Country Day Discovery Camp (July 13-31, 2026 for ages 5 through rising 6th grade), Country Day Creative Arts Camp (ages 7-14), and Basketball Camp.
3. Extended Care and After-School Programs: Revenue from extended care services (3:30-5:30 PM) at CDECC and CajunCare after-school enrichment programs offering diverse hands-on activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Metairie Park Country Day School is an independent, coeducational day school delivering early childhood through Grade 12 education across four divisions: Country Day Early Childhood Center (CDECC, 6 weeks to 4 years), Lower School (Pre-K to Grade 5, multiage), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and Upper School (Grades 9-12, college preparatory). The school offers 18 AP courses, summer camp programs, before/after-school care, and international student services supported by a 7:1 faculty-to-student ratio on a 15-acre campus in Metairie, Louisiana.

Product overview

Metairie Park Country Day School is an early childhood through Grade 12 independent, coeducational day school offering a unified educational experience across four divisions: Early Childhood Center (6 weeks to 4 years), Lower School (Pre-K to Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and Upper School (Grades 9-12). The school provides a comprehensive curriculum with 18 AP courses, multiage classrooms, and a research-based Science of Teaching and Learning program. Beyond the core academic divisions, the school offers summer programs (Gumbo Camp, Discovery Camp, Creative Arts Camp, Basketball Camp), the Boothby Review faculty journal, international student services with SEVP certification, and before/after-school care through CajunCare. The institution operates a 15-acre campus in Metairie, Louisiana, minutes from New Orleans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Country Day Early Childhood Center (CDECC) Early childhood program for infants to four-year-olds featuring play-based learning, developmentally appropriate activities, and parent-teacher communication via the Brightwheel app. Serves families seeking childcare and developmental support with low student-teacher ratios (1:3 to 1:7 depending on age).
• Lower School Pre-K through Grade 5 program featuring multiage classrooms used for over 50 years, research-based curriculum, Fundations phonics program, Explorations student-led studies, and enrichment activities in music, art, world languages, and physical education.
• Middle School Grades 6-8 program featuring Harkness table discussions, a no-bells policy fostering independence, exploratory learning, and preparation for Upper School academics.
• Upper School Grades 9-12 college preparatory program offering 18 Advanced Placement courses (87% of scores 3 or better), partnership with Global Online Academy, customizable scheduling, no-cut athletics, comprehensive college counseling, and leadership development.
• Summer Camp Programs Seasonal summer camp offerings including Gumbo Camp, Country Day Discovery Camp, Country Day Creative Arts Camp, and Basketball Camp serving various age groups from Early Childhood through rising 8th grade.
• CajunCare Before and After-School Program Before and after-school care program offering dynamic activities and hands-on experiences for Lower School students, with extended care hours (3:30-5:30 PM) at CDECC and CajunCare after-school enrichment.
• International Student Program Welcomes international students at all grade levels with full-time admission or visiting student options (6 weeks to full academic year). School is SEVP/SEVIS approved and can issue I-20 forms for F-1 visas. Recent enrollments include students from China, Italy, Germany, and Ukraine.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% of AP exam scores are 3 or better
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Carney, Sandoe & Associates (CS&A)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Retained education recruitment firm for Head of School search. CS&A has over 45 years of experience in independent school leadership searches and previously assisted with the 2020 Head of School search. Consultants Rhonda Durham and Marguerite Lloyd lead the engagement.
• School and Student Services (SSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SSS for calculating family tuition affordability and processing tuition assistance applications. SSS calculates recommended aid based on submitted financial information, which the school's Tuition Assistance Committee considers when making awards.
• Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning (CTTL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CTTL at St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Bethesda, Maryland for mind, brain, and education (MBE) science training. CTTL team provides expertise in bridging MBE research to classroom practice, having worked with Country Day faculty since 2022.
• Global Online AcademysupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership allowing Country Day students to access additional online courses beyond the school's own offerings through Global Online Academy platform, enabling customizable scheduling for students.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• The Pine School: Independent Pre-K-12 day school in Hobe Sound, Florida. Similar profile and was the prior institution of incoming Head of School Nathan Washer for 17 years.
• Wichita Collegiate School: Independent Pre-K-12 day school in Wichita, Kansas. Comparable independent school profile; notable as the current institution of incoming Head of School Nathan Washer.

Direct peers

• Isidore Newman School: Independent coeducational day school in New Orleans serving Pre-K through Grade 12. Direct competitor in the same metro, sharing similar tuition, college-prep orientation, and family demographic.
• Jesuit High School New Orleans: Private Catholic boys' high school in New Orleans with strong college-prep curriculum and athletics. Comparable private-school peer competing for the same regional family market.
• Country Day School of the Sacred Heart: Independent Catholic day school in the New Orleans area serving early childhood through Grade 12. Direct private-school peer competing for the same family market.
• Trinity Episcopal School: Independent Episcopal day school in New Orleans serving Pre-K through Grade 12. Direct peer in the same private-school competitive set in the New Orleans metro.
• Holy Cross School: Private Catholic boys' school (5-12) in New Orleans with comparable tuition and college-prep mission. Competes head-to-head for local families.
• Louise S. McGehee School: Independent girls' day school in New Orleans serving Pre-K through Grade 12. Comparable tuition and college-prep orientation; competes for the same New Orleans families.
• Ursuline Academy: Independent Catholic girls' school in New Orleans offering Pre-K through Grade 12. Direct competitor in the same metro for tuition-paying families.

Emerging players

• St. Andrew's Episcopal School: Independent Pre-K-12 school in Bethesda, Maryland, and home of the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning that partners with Country Day. Closely aligned pedagogically via MBE science.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MetairieParkCountryDay
• Instagraminstagram.com/mpcountrydayschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/mpcds

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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