We have children in 7th grade and 4th grade. We had started at MCDS in PK and had planned to go to public school. Plans were altered with COVID and we have never looked back. Our kids have thrived academically and enjoyed participating in extracurricular activities. Both areas that we found lacking in public school where we felt that the teachers really did not know our kids. We've been particularly impressed with the middle school teachers and the overall middle school experience. The strong academic focus and supportive environment have been invaluable. We feel similarly about the elementary school, which also provides an excellent foundation. The after-school programs, including Cross Country, Drama Club, Outdoor Living Skills Club, and Cooking Club, have also been exceptional. The teachers and staff leading these activities have been wonderful role models and have created a sense of community outside the classroom. read more

We have been extremely happy with MCDS. Our daughter who is in sixth grade now has been there since she was a baby. All of our experience with MCDS has been nothing but positive. She absolutely thrives there and doesn't want to be anywhere else. They have been so great to work with! Some things that we love about MCDS are the academic rigor, the school/life flexibility, and the nurturing environment. First, you will find at MCDS that they are usually one year ahead of the public school system. But on top of this, they also place the students according to their needs. So, if they need to be challenged more, they will move them up to something more advanced. Likewise, if the student needs more help in a subject, MCDS will make sure the student gets the individual attention they need to succeed. This is so much better than the public school system where every child has to fit the same mold. We also have an older son who has always been in the public school system. We clearly notice a difference in how MCDS sets their students up for success while the public school tends to not cater to the individual needs. Either the student is advanced or they are not, there is no in between and it is really difficult to move up. Second, the faculty and administration at MCDS are always willing to work with us to ensure our daughter has what she needs. If we need to take a trip during school or she is sick from school, they have always been good to work with us, to ensure that our daughter has what she needs and gives her the flexibility to make up work. They have also been very open to feedback about how to improve or what programs that we would like to see added. They work very hard to see how they can accommodate these requests. Lastly, we really appreciate the nurturing environment they create at MCDS. My daughter is so happy there, we couldn't imagine sending her anywhere else. She is growing to be a confident, smart and caring person and we have to say a lot of that is due to her time at MCDS. The teachers really get to know the students and take the time to be a part of their lives helping them grow into well-rounded individuals whether it is joking with them at lunch, helping with pancake breakfast or teaching one of the clubs. They teach the children to respect one another as well as the teachers at a very early age. The older students participate in a peer leader program where they work with the younger children to help them grow and learn. Not only is this a great program to teach the older students leadership skills and responsibility, but it helps provide a good example for the younger ones on how to behave and treat others. While MCDS is a small school, they are able to offer a nice variety of extracurricular activities for the students at all grade levels. They offer activities like track, soccer, cooking club, outdoor survival skills, drama, and yearbook. The kids really love all of these and it gives them something else to look forward to at school. It helps to build the camaraderie between the students regardless of age and they really support each other. As a parent, we are very grateful for our daughter to have this wonderful experience. Mendham Country Day School has become a part of our family and we couldn't imagine sending our daughter anywhere else. read more

A school that actually teaches to each INDIVIDUAL child - meeting them where they are at in EACH subject - a MIRACLE! MCDS is a school like no other. They take the time to get to know and really see every child - enabling them to understand where each student is at and what motivates and excites them. Their goal is to ensure each child is truly learning - not bored or lost, but just right at the edge where they are experiencing new information and able to learn efficiently. This school has been such a blessing for our family because of the time spent to really understand each of my kids. The school is sensitive to how neurodivergent kids think and leverage a number of creative solutions to ensure that every child can perform at their best - making accommodations in the classroom in a way that none of the other students even notice - and done so consistently that most of the students benefit from some accommodation or another. When we were in the public school system, we were told that my son was struggling and behind, yet he told us he was bored. What we saw was a kid that was sad, angry and self-conscious. After switching to MCDS where the curriculum and teaching style enables recognition of his strengths, he is functioning above grade level with straight A's and is loving school again. Because of MCDS, my kids truly love learning and going to school again. Beyond the academics, I love MCDS because they create well-rounded kids. All of the students engage in band/music, art, various specials, and have access to participate in various sports (e.g., cross country) and after school programming (e.g., drama club, science team). They also have created an amazing community by enabling special events like movies under the stars and concerts on the lawn and fun kids nights out (so mom and dad can get a date night out too!). We are so incredibly grateful for every teacher and administrator that makes this school an amazing place for my kids to grow up. read more

Mendham Country Day School is an amazing place for children. The staff is understanding, caring, and dedicated. The students are able to learn in a safe and nurturing environment. Issues or concerns are addressed and the administration is willing to speak with any parent who reaches out. Issues between students are addressed immediately and bullying is not tolerated. A great place for kids to learn, flourish, and just be kids. read more