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Friendship Day School For Science / The Arts

3301 Beatties Ford Rd Charlotte, NC 28216

Tel: (704) 391-6674

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 53 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

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 (26-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 53 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Friendship Day School For Science / The Arts ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-2

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Friendship Day School For Science / The Arts
Kind	17
1	18
2	18

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Student Body

Total Students

53 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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.

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The average private school tuition in Charlotte, NC is $17,365 for elementary schools and $17,917 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Charlotte, NC is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).