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Davidson Day School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

Davidson, NC

750 Jetton St, Davidson, NC 28036

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Davidson since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Davidson Day School is an independent private school in Davidson, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 456 students and around 8 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 172 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
456
Teachers
57.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 184 girls, 272 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
172 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 71% of independent schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 58 independent schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    452’11–12480’13–14484’15–16473’17–18450’19–20428’21–22456’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K50
    K30
    124
    231
    323
    426
    532
    618
    742
    838
    948
    1043
    1152
    1249

    Student body

    White88%
    Black8%
    Asian2%
    Hispanic or Latino2%

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Davidson Day School whether it takes part.

    More about North Carolina's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Davidson Day School

    What grades does Davidson Day School serve?

    Davidson Day School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Davidson Day School?

    About 456 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Davidson Day School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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