[4] On September 12, 1961, Phoenix Country Day School opened with ninety-three students in grades 3-9 with a faculty and staff of 14.

[5] In the 1970s, facilities were expanded to accommodate the growing student body and the development of competitive sports teams.

The entire lower school was replaced, and an early childhood learning center was added.

This part of campus also has a library, science center, art studio, and children's garden.

[2] For these students, the school offers athletics programs, class trips, electives, and grade-level projects.

[9] The upper school students mix a liberal arts-based academic schedule with sports, social activities, and community service.

[citation needed] The school's policy debate team won a number of 1A-3A state competitions over the past 10 years.

The offense scored an average of 21 points per game, and the defense held their ground too, shutting out four of their eight opponents.

The offense's ground-and-pound play style led to the breakout seasons of star halfbacks Dick Usher and Rob Backing.