Admissions

YOU HAVE HOPES
AND DREAMS FOR
YOUR KIDS

  • You want them to love learning and feel happy and engaged at school.
  • You want them to make a meaningful contribution to the world around them, both now and in the future.
  • You want them to feel confident they can build a future they are excited about living in.

IF THIS DESCRIBES YOU, YOU BELONG HERE.

We are delighted that you are considering Chico Country Day School for your child's education! Our application process is detailed on this webpage. Should you have any questions about this process, please email our enrollment coordinator, Katie Bennett, at kbennett@chicocountryday.org.

2026-27 Enrollment

It's never too late to apply! While the 2026-27 school year has already started, you are welcome to complete an application to be added to our waitlist. Click the Apply Now button below to start your application.

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2027-28 Enrollment

We will begin accepting applications for the 2027-28 school year on or around November 1st. We will post additional key enrollment dates here soon, and encourage you to check this website often. Please note, any applications submitted before the 27-28 application window opens will go towards our current school year. 

Feel free to submit an inquiry below if you would like us to reach out to you with 27-28 enrollment information when it comes available.

NOT QUITE READY TO APPLY?

If you are interested but not quite ready to apply, or have questions before you start the application, please fill out the following inquiry form and we'll be in touch.

The Application Process

CCDS endeavors to accommodate all students who apply for admission; however, because applications for admission exceed the number of spaces available, CCDS uses a computerized random selection process to determine admission status and the waiting list. Spaces are allocated to form a student body that reflects the demographics of the region in which the school is located.

CCDS conducts our admissions process through School Mint. Click the Apply Now button above to get started. 

Please note, CCDS cannot meet and discuss applicants who are on the waiting list. If you have a child on the waiting list, please know that you will be contacted if your child is selected. Your waitlist number will be available to view in your School Mint account. You can log in to School Mint at any time to view any updates to your child's position on our waitlist.

Program Age Eligibility

  • TK Applicants: All children who have their fourth birthday by September 1 of the school year (EC Section 48000[a]). We do not make exceptions to this rule. Please visit the TK page on our website to learn more about this program at CCDS.
  • Kindergarten Applicants: All children who turn five on or before September 1 of the school year (EC Section 48000[a]). We do not make exceptions to this rule.

Contact

Katie Bennett is your contact throughout the admissions process:

Email: kbennett@chicocountryday.org
Phone: (530) 895-2650 ext 868
Fax: (530) 895-2646