Welcome to CCDS
You Belong Here
At Chico Country Day School (CCDS), we believe every child deserves a place where they are known, valued, and inspired to thrive. From TK through 8th grade, our students grow in a supportive community that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and connection.
Our well-rounded approach blends project based, real world experiences with award winning social-emotional learning, preparing students not just for the next grade, but for life. Here, children gain the skills, confidence, and character to meet challenges, embrace opportunities, and make a positive impact on the world.
We invite you to explore our vibrant school community and see how we nurture both the minds and hearts of our students while living out our motto:
Be good to each other, and do work that matters
Our History
CCDS is a public charter school founded in 1996 by local teachers, parents and community members. Beginning as a dependent charter school of Chico Unified School District, CCDS became an independent 501(c)(3) corporation and charter school in 2004. CCDS is proud to be fully accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Our Charter sets out the goals, methods, structure and philosophy which guide our school.
What are Charter Schools?
California’s charter schools are tuition free, public, and open to all students. A defining feature of charter schools is the flexibility to use different and innovative teaching methods. At CCDS, our students are engaged in Project Based Learning (link to PBL page).
Learn more about charter schools here: https://www.ccsa.org/what-is-a-charter-school
CCDS FAST FACTS
1996
year founded
580+
students enrolled
393
years of combined teaching experience
452
hours of off-campus learning last year
80%
of our graduates enroll in high school honors courses