Inspiring Gifted Children

Be Curious

SCDS inspires gifted children to reach their potential through inquiry, curiosity, and wonder.

Reaching Potential

47

ZIP codes represented in 2025–26. 

$1,600,000

 

made available in
need-based financial aid in 2025–26.

45+

electives offered to Middle School students in 2025–26.

1,000+

 

hours of service learning and 
support in 2024–25.

278

students registered for
an athletics program
in 2024–25.

74

alumni have become National Merit Scholarship semifinalists since 2010.

Discover Community

- Mr. Gussin, SCDS Teacher

"Watching students learn how to problem solve, how to think critically, and how to apply those skills outside the walls of the classroom is incredibly rewarding."

Ann and Chris B., SCDS Parents

“I cannot say this enough — our kids love their teachers.”

Javed S., SCDS Parent

“Thank you, SCDS, for the wonderful, safe, fun, and nurturing environment you have created for our daughter — where she is able to thrive and be her best self.”

Neel J., Grade 8

“It’s a really good place to be curious.”

Pascal W., Grade 3

“Every time I learn something new, I feel like I can do anything.”

Petra F., Grade 8

“You should go to SCDS…it’s amazing.”

SCDS Parent

“Our oldest went to high school at Lakeside. He left SCDS very prepared…All his classmates felt like they were all very prepared, wherever they went, to tackle ninth grade onwards.”

SCDS News

Explore K-8

Our curriculum provides gifted students with the learning they need to succeed, not only at higher levels of education, but as problem-solvers in an increasingly complex world.

 

 

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