Providence Day School

Providence Day School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
5800 Sardis Rd,  Charlotte, NC
4.4
3.1
1,863 Students
A+
Niche Grade
Providence Day School, a private college-prep institution, boasts a 100 percent graduation rate for its nearly 2,000 students in grades K-12. Each teacher, who were selected for excellence in their fields of instruction, has just 11 students in their classroom, and they encourage their charges to be determined, independent thinkers; risk-takers; and problem-solvers who are aware of global and community issues and are unafraid to express themselves. Extracurricular activities at the school include volleyball, soccer, and football, as well as clubs like chess, Lego club, and drama. The school’s two-story library features electronic databases, research materials, and a wide range of technology. Middle schoolers can access a clubhouse for snack time, studying, art projects, computer work, indoor games, and relaxation. Other school activities include games, music lessons, club meetings, and campus events.

School Details

Head of School
Glyn Cowlishaw
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$32,810

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
215
Full Time Teachers
213
Part Time Teachers
2
Teachers in First or Second Year
6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
690
Verbal
680
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
93%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
76.5%
Black
7.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.7%
Two or more races
4.3%
Hispanic
3.2%
Native American
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#2 Best Private K12 Schools in North Carolina
#3 Best College Prep Private High Schools in North Carolina
#3 Best Private HS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 176 Students
North Carolina State University 97 Students
Wake Forest University 88 Students
Duke University 70 Students
Vanderbilt University 62 Students
New York University 56 Students
Clemson University 56 Students
Elon University 54 Students
Virginia Tech 53 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 50 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 108 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Biology 47 Students
Computer Science 43 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Political Science and Government 37 Students
Finance 36 Students
Economics 36 Students
Engineering 33 Students
Pre-Law Studies 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 55 Reviews
5.0 Parent
11/13/2024
My son has attended this school since 7th grade and is now a senior. The teachers and college guidance counselors are incredible. My son had some unfortunate scheduling issues his senior year but that's been our only negative experience in 6 years at PD.
4.0 Junior
5/22/2024
I like the vibrant school spirit we have at PD, especially when it comes to athletics. I don't really like the lack of diversity though.
5.0 Junior
5/13/2024
The life is great and the students are connected to the faculty and staff. Everyone is really nice and stay connected even after graduation.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 41 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/30/2024
My experience is with Dean of students Bobby Thompson, the school and Bobby put on a Lacrosse Tournament every season to gain attention to help recruit new student lacrosse athletes through scouting them at their CLT Tournament in the fall. I was shocked to find out Bobby had such an influence on th...
5.0 parent
5/30/2024
We are parents of a current PDS student who has been at PDS since TK. He is now going into his Senior year and has been well taught to have good study habits and to put his studies before sports. He is looking forward to finishing strong and selecting the College of his choice. The Teachers and staf...
4.0 parent
2/3/2024
The Board of Trustees urgently requires a replacement, as numerous issues plague the school. Unfortunately, the board is neglecting its responsibilities, failing to hold the leadership team accountable and make decisions in the school's best interest. Their detachment from reality is evident in perm...
1.0 parent
10/11/2023
I wish we had pursued other options. This school was a disappointment.

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