How to Apply
We are no longer accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year.
The application for the 2025-2026 school year will be available September 1, 2024.
To receive information this fall about the 2025-2026 admission season, we invite you to fill out our Future Information Form.
Overview and Helpful Information
All Applicants Must Have
- Completed PCDS Application
- Application Fee
- Admission Meeting / Campus Tour
- Transcripts / Report Cards from Current School
- Teacher Recommendations
- Admission Assessment
- Applicant Shadow Classroom Visit
- Financial Aid Application (optional)
Completed PCDS Application
Application Fee
Admission Meeting / Campus Tour
Transcripts / Report Cards from Current School
Teacher Recommendations
Admission Assessment
Applicant Shadow Classroom Visit
Financial Aid Application (optional)
Phoenix Country Day School seeks and accepts students for admission without reference to race, color, religion, age, disability, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or gender. Admissions and financial aid decisions are made independently.
Important Dates
Application available
September 1
Campus Tours
Mid-September to February 1
Financial Aid application
available
November 1
Open House
November 3
A Conversation with PCDS Leadership
January TBD
Upper School Admissions Assessment
January TBD
Middle School Admissions Assessment
January TBD
Lower School Admissions Assessment
January TBD
Pre-k Playdates
January TBD
Kindergarten Playdates
January TBD
Individual Readiness Assessments (Pre-k, K, 1st)
January TBD
Shadow Classroom Visits
(Grades 9-11)
Various dates available in November - February
Shadow Classroom Visits
(Grades 1-8)
Various dates available in January - February
Applications due
February 1
Admissions decisions
posted
March 1