Our School cherishes academic rigor, encourages and praises meaningful individual achievement, and fosters virtue. Our independent education prepares young people for higher learning and for lives of purpose and service. Today, MICDS is considered one of the nation’s pre-eminent independent schools, and it is continuing to shape a new generation of stellar graduates and world leaders. MICDS is a co-ed, college preparatory school serving more than 1,200 students. Grades junior kindergarten through 4 and grades 9 through 12 are co-ed, while Middle School students in grades 5 through 8 learn within a framework of single-gender and co-ed classes. MICDS is committed to its mission of preparing young people for higher learning and lives of purpose and service. The School’s outstanding education balances strong academics, an innovative arts program, service learning and an unrivaled athletics program.