MICDS - Mary Institute and Country Day School

Mary Institute and Country Day School (MICDS) is an independent coeducational school in St. Louis, Missouri, with roots dating to 1859. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12, MICDS enrolls approximately 1,250 students on its beautiful 100-acre campus in the Ladue area. Formed through the 1992 merger of Mary Institute (founded 1859) and Country Day School (founded 1917), MICDS is one of the premier independent schools in the Midwest. The school offers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum featuring Advanced Placement courses, an outstanding arts program, and championship athletics. MICDS's mission is to inspire students to become responsible and engaged citizens in an increasingly global community. The college counseling program achieves outstanding placement at highly selective universities. MICDS's state-of-the-art facilities include a performing arts center, science laboratories, and exceptional athletic complexes. MICDS is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States.