Welcome from the Head of School
Since joining this community in 2015, a favorite part of my role as Head of School has been that of “Storyteller-in-Chief.” I love telling the story of Fort Worth Country Day, and I love sharing what makes our school unique.
Our school is more than teachers and students in classrooms; we are a community working together to help children grow and learn. We cultivate values in addition to knowledge. We prioritize opportunities to shine making sure each of our students, every year, has significant experiences in our time-honored 3A’s … academics, arts and athletics. We guide social-emotional development in addition to providing learning support.
Our job is not to eliminate challenges ... It is to help students learn to navigate those challenges.
Our job is not to eliminate challenges ...
It is to help students learn to navigate those challenges. Our faculty and staff love being a part of the team that helps our students meet and even exceed their potential.
To be a part of the Falcon community is to be a part of a wonderful family. FWCD is a community with a vibrant and inclusive culture that deeply cares for one another. Our faculty and staff pride themselves on creating a nurturing environment where all students are encouraged to express themselves.
The only way to truly “get” this incredible school is to come to campus and visit in person. Seeing our 104-acre campus active with more than 1,100 students, 220 faculty and staff, and any number of parent volunteers on any given day tells its own story.
I will be eager to know your FWCD story as it unfolds. Start your connection now by calling us at 817.302.3209, submitting an inquiry, or scheduling a visit.
I hope we get the chance to welcome you to campus soon!
Eric V. Lombardi
Head of School
Fort Worth Country Day at a Glance
Accreditation
Fort Worth Country Day is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest,(ISAS). ISAS, a member of the International Council Advancing Independent School Accreditation (ICAISA), has voluntarily submitted to a rigorous and impartial review of its accreditation program and demonstrated its adherence to the council’s criteria for Effective Independent School Accreditation Practices. ISAS is commended by ICAISA for the quality of the association’s accreditation program for its member schools.
Memberships
| ACCIS | Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools |
|---|---|
| AFP | Association of Fundraising Professionals |
| ASCD | Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development |
| CASE | Council for the Advancement and Support of Education |
| ISAS | Independent Schools Association of the Southwest |
| ICAISA | International Council Advancing Independent School Accreditation |
| INDEX | Independent School Data Exchange |
| ISM | Independent School Management |
| MSON | Malone Schools Online Network |
| NACAC | National Association for College Admission Counseling |
| NAIS | National Association of Independent Schools |
| NBOA | National Business Officers Association |
| SPC | Southwest Preparatory Conference |
| TACAC | Texas Association for College Admission Counseling |
| TASSP | Texas Association of Secondary School Principals |
| TISC | Texas Independent School's Consortium |
| TPSA | Texas Private Schools Association |
| The College Board |
Head of School
Eric Lombardi
Enrollment
2024-25 enrollment totals 1,116 students.
- Lower School (JK-4) 420 students
- Middle School (5-8) 323 students
- Upper School (9-12) 373 students
Student/Faculty Ratio
- Junior Kindergarten 10:1
- Kindergarten 10:1
- Lower School 16:1
- Middle School 9:1
- Upper School 9:1
Class Schedule
| JK | 8:10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
|---|---|
| K-4 | 8:10 a.m. - 3:10 p.m. |
| 5-6 | 8:05 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. |
| 7-8 | 8:05 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
| 9-12 | 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
Advanced Placement
Fort Worth Country Day currently offers 18 Advanced Placement (AP) courses. In 2024, 171 students took 534 exams.
Standardized Testing
Class of 2024 (87 students)
ACT (57 testers)
(Middle 50%) 26-31
SAT (71 testers)
(Middle 50%) 1230-1400
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing: 630-720
Math: 570-700
Class of 2024
The 87 members of the Class of 2024 submitted 740 applications to 189 colleges and universities and were accepted at 147 of them. They attend 42 different institutions throughout the U.S. and Europe.
To date, 61% of the class attends out-of-state colleges and universities, and 39% attends Texas colleges and universities.
Seventeen seniors achieved National Merit Scholar, Finalist, and Commended Student status and/or were recognized as a Scholar by the College Board’s National Recognition Programs. Twenty-nine achieved AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Honor, and/or AP Scholar with Distinction status.
Three seniors in the performing and visual arts are continuing their studies at the collegiate level. Seven seniors became collegiate athletes at their respective institutions.
The class was awarded more than $12.6 million in merit-based scholarships and awards.
3A's
Fort Worth Country Day is a special place where attention to creativity and individuality are combined with attention to performance in academics, arts and athletics. Together, the 3A's create a unique environment for excellence and leadership to soar.
