Friendship Day School For Science / The Arts in Charlotte, NC, enrolls 53 students in kindergarten through 2nd grade within a nonsectarian, city–based setting in the Firestone Garden Park neighborhood.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 with a total of 3 teachers serving all grades.
Located in a large city community, the school serves a fully diverse student body with 100% students of color.
/ The Arts ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for diversity based on statewide comparisons.
As a K–2 private school in Charlotte, the school provides an option for families seeking early elementary education in a coeducational environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Friendship Day School For Science / The Arts ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Student Body
Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Friendship Day School For Science / The Arts?
The application deadline for Friendship Day School For Science / The Arts is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Friendship Day School For Science / The Arts located?
Friendship Day School For Science / The Arts is located in the Firestone Garden Park neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 1 other private schools located in Firestone Garden Park.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Friendship Day School For Science / The Arts is Victory Christian Center School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Friendship Day School For The Sciences & The Arts (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Brisbane Academy (1.7 miles away)
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(704) 391-6672
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-6672
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(980) 349-4067
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 349-4067
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(704) 598-5208
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 598-5208
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1501 Carrier Dr
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-7339
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-7339
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Gr: K-12 | 186 students
Beatties Ford Rd. Voc.trade
All-boys
1406 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 349-4067
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 349-4067
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Gr: 10-12 | 13 students
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Special Program Emphasis
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(704) 598-5208
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 598-5208
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Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
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(704) 650-1732
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 650-1732
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(770) 493-1119
Charlotte, NC 28206
(770) 493-1119
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3400 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-6672
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-6672
0.1 miles
Gr: K-4 | 77 students
3748 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-7666
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-7666
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 44 students
1501 Carrier Dr
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-7339
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-7339
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 186 students
Brisbane Academy
Special Program Emphasis
5901 Statesville Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 598-5208
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 598-5208
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
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(Christian)
6925 Sweetfield Dr
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 650-1732
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 650-1732
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 15 students Avg. class size: 10 students
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5901 Statesville Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 598-5208
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 598-5208
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Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
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(Christian)
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(704) 650-1732
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 650-1732
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Gr: PK-9 | 15 students Avg. class size: 10 students
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(704) 234-0292
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(704) 391-0588
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(704) 391-0588
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