why rhcd
At Rocky Hill Country Day, education is a journey of self-discovery and growth. Guided by our motto, “Know Thyself,” we help students uncover their potential through hands-on learning, small class sizes, and personalized mentorship.
Our approach emphasizes process over product, encouraging intellectual curiosity with project-based learning, real-world problem-solving, and opportunities to explore on our scenic waterfront campus. Students build skills in critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and effective communication—preparing them to lead with confidence and compassion.
Graduates leave Rocky Hill ready not only for the academic challenges of top colleges and universities, but also to lead lives of independence, purpose, and impact. With a foundation of excellence and integrity, they’re prepared to succeed wherever life takes them.
RHCD AT A GLANCE
1934
Rocky Hill School was Founded
Average
Class Size: 14
Magnificent Waterfront Property
Diverse Student Population
34 RI Communities Represented
5:1
Student to
Faculty Ratio
$4.8 MIL
Need-Based Financial Assistance Granted
100%
College Matriculation
Faculty with a Post Graduate Degree
More than 90 Field Trips a Year
46 Athletics
Championships in the Past 10 Years
24
Upper School Student-Run Clubs
OUR LEGACY
With one foot firmly rooted in our heritage and the other in our future, we have chosen to restore our name to Rocky Hill Country Day School, a name that best captures the rigorous, progressive, student-centered education taking place on our expansive waterfront campus.
OUR MISSION
Inspiring each other to discover our full selves
and use our wisdom for good.
OUR EXPERIENCE
We offer students a diverse education that prepares them to be bold learners, ready to navigate a complex and changing world. Students thrive in an environment that provides real-world experiences, meaningful coursework, and individualized and collaborative learning opportunities.
LEARNING SPACES
LEARNING SPACES
OPPORTUNITIES
LEARNING
HEALTH & WELLNESS
We incorporate health and wellness education into our students’ daily lives. We recognize the connection between academic success and social-emotional growth, using mindfulness, health education, the outdoors, and programs such as advisory, Responsive Classroom®, and Developmental Designs™ to promote safe, healthy, and happy lives for our students and faculty.
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT
The ACE program is tailored to students’ needs,
setting goals and working with parents and teachers
to give each child the support they need.
COLLEGE COUNSELING
Rocky Hill Country Day’s mission is to educate the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. As a nurturing school community, we encourage our students to become good global citizens and lifelong learners, guiding them as they strive for knowledge and self-awareness.
Through the development of competencies, and fostering self-awareness and advocacy, we encourage our students to define and reach their goals.
BUILDING CONNECTIONS
EMBEDDED
ENTREPRENEURS
INNOVATOR-
IN-RESIDENCE