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Episcopal Day School

Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–5

Southern Pines, NC

340 E Massachusetts Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387

Overall grade: A

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

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

What stands out

  • The only Christian school in Southern Pines
  • Smaller classes than 62% of Christian schools in North Carolina
  • Growing: enrollment up 39% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Southern Pines since at least 2011

Episcopal Day School is an Episcopal private school in Southern Pines, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 168 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Christian elementary schools in North Carolina. Enrollment has grown about 39% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 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–5
Students
168
Teachers
26 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 88 girls, 80 boys
Religious affiliation
Episcopal
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 62% of Christian elementary schools in North Carolina (7 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 86% of Christian elementary schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 77 Christian elementary schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    121’11–12106’13–14132’15–16142’17–18128’19–20149’21–22168’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K61
    K32
    134
    232
    327
    423
    520

    Student body

    White85%
    Asian5%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native5%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Association of Episcopal Schools

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Episcopal 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 Episcopal Day School

    What grades does Episcopal Day School serve?

    Episcopal Day School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend Episcopal Day School?

    About 168 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Episcopal 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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