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Greensboro Day School
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  • Private
  • GREENSBORO, NC

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

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade A minus
  3. Teachers
    grade A
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A
  6. Sports
    grade A

About

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
No data available  
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.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1320
119 responses
Average ACT
29
44 responses

Greensboro Day School Breaks Ground on Helen Monroe Preschool

academic spotlight

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.

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
grade 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
Schedule Options
  • 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

Clubs & Activities
grade A
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

Living in the Area

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade B
  2. Good for Families
    grade B+
  3. 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

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