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Palm Beach Day Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Palm Beach, FL

241 Seaview Ave, Palm Beach, FL 33480

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in Florida

Palm Beach Day Academy is an independent private school in Palm Beach, Florida, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 458 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of independent elementary schools in Florida. Its enrollment has held steady since 2013–14. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 170 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
458
Teachers
90 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 172 girls, 286 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 86% of independent elementary schools in Florida (5 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 98% of independent elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 232 independent elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    422’13–14367’15–16386’17–18336’19–20440’21–22458’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K121
    K60
    159
    255
    355
    451
    538
    654
    745
    841

    Student body

    White88%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Asian3%
    Black3%
    Two or more races1%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Florida

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

    More about Florida'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 Palm Beach Day Academy

    What grades does Palm Beach Day Academy serve?

    Palm Beach Day Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Palm Beach Day Academy?

    About 458 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Palm Beach Day Academy?

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

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