Wakefield Country Day School

★m perez

Their high school and middle school students are extremely disrespectful and downright do not care about what they say or do. They cuss ,get into arguments, and harass other people especially on the field where the players have zero respect for coaches, other players, or referees. The coaches also do not address cussing or unsportsmanlike conduct towards other players. Do not send your child here.

★★★★★Carolina da Costa

My elementary son come to me in the second day of school (he is 2nd grade now) and said “mom I never want to leave Wakefield, everyone is so nice and caring, I love all my teachers, and Ms. Ingram is the best I just love her so very much.” Wonderful school, wonderful teachers. Everyone knows each other. Upper school saying hi to the little one by their names tells you how united they are. The little ones be able to write their names in PS are super exciting, they learn and do so much. We have been WCDS family since 2014 and for many years to come since my 4 years old is attending there as well!

★★★★★Michael

My two youngest children attended WCDS. They both went on to Duke for Undergraduate studies and both Doctored in Physics. One studied with Sir Rodger Penrose on a Rhodes Scholarship and edited his book ,"The Road to Reality" We are eternally grateful to Wakefield Country Day!

★Kimberly Myers

After attending WCDS for four years, I chose to remove my daughter from this school. I'm deeply disappointed in the inability of WCDS to provide an appropriate environment and proper support for students and their families. There are several specific concerns too complicated to elaborate here. However, I will share one of my most important complaints related to the safety and well being of young people attending this school: my daughter attended a class trip to Spain with WCDS in March 2023. During this time, she was removed from her host family’s home and placed in THE GARAGE of another home (without heat or access to WiFi to reach me) without my consent. I was told to be thankful that the school saved me the cost of flying my daughter home (before their scheduled flight) and this was the only option for my child. I immediately removed my child from WCDS upon their return from Spain. I later spoke with Mr. Larner, the head of school, who did not listen to my concerns, had zero sympathy, and down right refused to acknowledge the school/staff’s wrongdoing. It's infuriating to witness an educational institute demonstrate favoritism and be more invested in turning a profit than students’ progress. (For context, until her final year of enrollment at WCDS, my daughter had no negative history of behavioral or academic issues.) Since the incident with my daughter, I’ve spoke with at least five other parents who have had seriously negative experiences with this school. I do not recommend Wakefield Country Day School.

★★★★★C C

I absolutely LOVE WCDS! My daughter started middle school there & I wish we would have started her in kindergarten. The curriculum is challenging, the teachers actually care and everyone is so welcoming. The kids have many opportunities that other schools don't offer; from travelling to internships and more! It's easy to see why WCDS's graduates are so successful after they leave. Would highly recommend!