Private School

Greensboro Day School

Name: Discovery Day
Start: 2023-10-01T15:00:00Z
End: 2023-10-01T15:00:00Z
Location: Greensboro Day School

#1 in Best Private K-12 Schools in Greensboro Area

grade A+
Overall Grade
Private
PK, K-12
GREENSBORO, NC
Rating 4.44 out of 5 63 reviews

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Monthly Update

9.15.2023

Greensboro Day School hosted a Public Purpose Day, and ninth and tenth grade students received a hands-on introduction to the principles and practice of community service through our first official Public Purpose Day on September 5. Students volunteered at Peacehaven Farm, Backpack Beginnings, PDY & F Community Garden, and Community Housing Solutions. Learn More

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Academics
grade A+
Diversity
grade A minus
Teachers
grade A
College Prep
grade A+
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Sports
grade A

greensboroday.org

(336) 288-8590

5401 LAWNDALE DRIVE
GREENSBORO, NC 27455

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About Greensboro Day School...

Applying

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Application Fee

$75

Interview Required

Yes

Required/Recommended Tests

None

Tuition

Yearly Tuition

$27,070

Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Received Financial Aid

24%

Average Financial Aid

From Greensboro Day School

Greensboro Day School is the first independent school in Greensboro, educating students from age 2 through grade 12 for more than 50 years.

Named #1 best private high school in Greensboro, #1 best private college prep high school in Greensboro, and #1 best K-12 private school in Greensboro by Niche and best private school by the News & Record and Triad Moms on Main, Greensboro Day School provides academic excellence, experiential learning, and equips students with the skills they need in a fast-paced and ever-changing world.

Our mission is to develop the intellectual, ethical, and interpersonal foundations students need to be constructive contributors to the world.

We invite you to visit our campus, learn about us online, and discover how Greensboro Day School can benefit your child.

Upcoming Events

Discovery Day
October 1, 3:00 pm
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Enjoy a day of hands-on activities and exploration at Greensboro Day School! Explore our 72-acre campus and discover how our program creates engaged learners, encourages students to reach their full potential, and prepares students for success in college and beyond.
McLendon Speaker Series: Book Club, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers
October 2, 7:00 pm
Greensboro Day School
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Dr. Lisa Damour’s latest book, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, helps parents understand their teenagers’ intense and often fraught emotional lives—and how to support them through this critical developmental stage. The McLendon Speaker Series is an educational lecture series produced by Greensboro Day School. The series features national and local experts speaking on current topics in the fields of education and parenting. All speaker events are free and open to the public.
Dr. Lisa Damour’s latest book, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, helps parents understand their teenagers’ intense and often fraught emotional lives—and how to support them through this critical developmental stage. The McLendon Speaker Series is an educational lecture series produced by Greensboro Day School. The series features national and local experts speaking on current topics in the fields of education and parenting. All speaker events are free and open to the public.
McLendon Speaker Series: Leveraging AI to Advance Education & Greater Good
November 15, 7:00 pm
Greensboro Day School
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping journalism, education, and many other disciplines. Join Christian Talbot, President & CEO of the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools, to explore the possibilities of this cutting edge technology. The McLendon Speaker Series is an educational lecture series produced by Greensboro Day School. The series features national and local experts speaking on current topics in the fields of education and parenting. All speaker events are free and open to the public.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping journalism, education, and many other disciplines. Join Christian Talbot, President & CEO of the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools, to explore the possibilities of this cutting edge technology. The McLendon Speaker Series is an educational lecture series produced by Greensboro Day School. The series features national and local experts speaking on current topics in the fields of education and parenting. All speaker events are free and open to the public.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate

100%

Average SAT

1320

119 responses

Average ACT

44 responses

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Greensboro Day School Breaks Ground on Helen Monroe Preschool

On Wednesday, May 3, Greensboro Day School broke ground on the Helen Monroe Preschool, a new 12,000-square-foot facility that will serve students from ages two to four. According to Head of School Tracie Catlett, the building is specifically designed to foster the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of preschool-age children. The Helen Monroe Preschool will open fall of 2023.

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Culture & Safety

Poll

100%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 7 responses

Poll

86%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 7 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 27 responses

All theatre productions!
22%
Bengal games!
22%
Basketball games are the best times!
19%
Spirit Week
15%
Homecoming
7%
Mrs. Lina Day in 4th Grade
7%
Pep rallies
4%

Students

Diversity

A minus

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

951

90%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 10 responses

90%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 10 responses

90%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 10 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost

$11,955

Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Starting Age

2 years

Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

Website

greensboroday.org/academics/preschool

Offers Full Week
Yes
Offers Part Week
No
Offers Full Day
Yes
Offers Part Day
No

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National

17:1

Poll

93%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 14 responses

Poll

93%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 14 responses

Poll

100%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 14 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Very High

Boys Athletic Participation

Very High

100%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 14 responses

64%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 14 responses

100%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 14 responses

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Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

Cost of Living
grade B
Good for Families
grade B+
Housing
grade B minus

Median Household Income

$51,667

National

$69,021

Median Rent

$944

National

$1,163

Median Home Value

$169,100

National

$244,900

Greensboro Day School Reviews

63 reviews

Greensboro Day School is very supportive academically and in the college-prep sense. The teachers want you to succeed, and it is easy to communicate with them both inside and outside of school. The environment focuses on honor, and it is a safe environment considering all of the security measures in place.

As for the student life, it is very heavily sports focused with less focus on the arts and academics. It is not very diverse, and students often appear to be unaware of their privilege and position in society due to being at a private independent school. GDS can often be more of a bubble than it intends to be. If one is able to look past this, they'll find that most of the students are fairly nice and respectful of other students, faculty, and staff.

Review Greensboro Day School

GDS is an extremally nice and well rounded school. It is packed with challenging courses and great faculty and staff who work diligently to ensure that students are ready for college and obtain the opportunity to pursue their own path. With that said, as someone who has attended the school for six years now, coming in seventh grade, I find that the school has it's weaknesses. To start the food at GDS is not what it once was, while it is still superior to that of the public schools in the area the cost to quality and meal size ratio is unsettling. In addition there is a very noticeable lack of school spirit from the student body, and while the school and a hand full of student are working to raise school spirit it is still something to be addressed. Ultimately GDS is a great school and community that is very close and will not only prepare you for what is next but also allow you to form strong long lasting bonds with class and school mates.

Greensboro Day has afforded me a small environment with boundless opportunities. My teachers have been hands-on and have provided me with a personalized education. I am in the highest level of Chinese available and have the opportunity to take several AP courses and learn Violin. I have an Advisor and a Team of College Advisors. I am appreciative of the efforts to increase diversity in our school and I would like to see them continue.

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Discovery Day

McLendon Speaker Series: Book Club, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers

McLendon Speaker Series: Leveraging AI to Advance Education & Greater Good

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Greensboro Day School Breaks Ground on Helen Monroe Preschool

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Preschool

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