They care about well-rounded education and help us reach our individual potentials. It feels like home.
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Posted by a student on 09/29/09
best school i have ever been to and they have some of the best teachers in north carolina
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Posted by a student on 03/29/09
Our family has been at PDS for 11 years and this is truely a wonderful school. The teachers from TK through high-school are superior and both my children (10 and 15) come home excited to llearn everyday. My 15 year old could go to college tomorrow and do fine - the teachers have given him the confidence
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Posted by a parent on 02/08/09
Providence Day School is the best private school in North Carolina. Providence Day continues to excel by mainintaining its high standard. They accept only the best students and hire only the best educators. Their student body consists of the extremely bright and gifted. Students accepted for their middle
... Read more and upper school programs have exceptionally high standardized test scores, excellent grades (94% (3.6 GPA), are 'well-rounded and very likable.' Entrance at the middle and high school levels is extremely competitive. 1 of every 40 interviewed applicants are accepted. Not only do they have the best students, they have the best teachers, best facilities, best food and best athletic programs. To add, a rather beautiful campus. Overall Providence Day receives an A+. Read less
Posted by a other on 11/16/08
Three years ago and after we toured and attended 9 private school open houses. We knew we were home when we arived at PDS. An awesome location with such a breathtakingly beautiful campus. Not to mention top educators, high-tech and state of the art facilities and awesome summer and extended day programs.
... Read more PDS has certainly continued to raise the bar out of eyesight of the other NC private schools. Their prescription of including only the best and brightest has kept their Southeast Sure, the tuition is a bit more than the other area private schools but that's EXCELLENCE, right? Providence Day School...Ahhhh, there's no place like home. Parents of three PDS students (5th, 3rd and 1st grade) Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/02/08
A Class of 2004 PDS Alum' and current Princeton University undergrad'. PDS is superb! GO CHARGERS!
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Posted by a student on 09/15/08
Providence Day School (PDS) is by far the best school in the state of NC. I have two graduates of PDS, of which one is a recent graduate of Duke University, my second child currently attends Duke Univ. and my youngest child is a sophomore at PDS. PDS accepts only the best and brightest (top 5% ) . The
... Read more acadmic program is educationally rigourous, the teachers are high caliber and the facilities are state of the art. The althletic programs are great and include personal trainers. Providence employs only the best teachers for their students. PDS has the best and the brightest and is truly Charlotte's finest. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/26/08
Porvidence Day School is by far the best school in the Charlotte area and one of the best in NC. The students receive an excellent education. The teaching and administration is by far the best in the country. The facilities and technology are state of the art and cutting edge. This is where you go if
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Posted by a parent on 06/26/08
Providence Day is simply the best private school in the Southeast. Very difficult to get accepted as admission is based on your child being the best of the best instead of being all kids of alums. PDS kids get accepted at the best colleges. Incredibly high tech campus; great location; unbelievable
... Read more new facilities; best extended day and summer programs due to lots of career moms; honor code school; kids are not 'cliquey' because many come from outside Charlotte; great sports teams and extracurricular activities; global attitude and teaching style. PDS is a well oiled machine. I could not be happier with my kids' experience and education. You will get your money's worth! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/02/08
I think honestly that this school is a very high quality school as far as academics, however as far as individuality and being able to do what you want in the environment doesn't seem to happen. The teachers are wonderful for the most part. One thing that I must say is: IF your child wants to be
... Read more into the arts program, especially theatre, this is probably NOT the best place to go. The administration is VERY conservative of what art can be produced in the school. I do think that PDS is a great school in relation to others in the city though. Just quiet a hefty pay. Read less
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Charlotte schools — Providence Day School is located at 5800 Sardis Rd, Charlotte NC 28270. 5800 Sardis Rd is in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood and 28270 ZIP code in Charlotte, NC Providence Day School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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