Glades Day School

Glades Day School (GDS) is a fully accredited PK3-12th grade private school located in Western Palm Beach County.
Our philosophy is to provide an outstanding educational environment that balances academic, athletic, and spiritual components to prepare students for a successful life.
We are a nondenominational school that welcomes families of all faiths, yet we foster a Christian environment where students are taught ethical discernment and encouraged to achieve their God-given potential academically, athletically, and spiritually.
Our diverse, well-qualified teaching faculty and staff are focused on engaging students and sparking their desire to learn while challenging them to a higher academic standard.
Our smaller class sizes allow teachers to effectively differentiate instruction, maximize instructional time, and develop positive teacher-student relationships.
On behalf of the GDS family, we warmly welcome you to tour our spacious 30-acre campus and experience the unique educational environment to affirm GDS as your school choice.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Glades Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1965

Student Body

Total Students
281 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
AP/Advanced Courses
AP American GovernmentAP Human Geography
AP Language and CompositionAP Literature and Composition
AP MacroeconomicsAP U.S. History
AP World History
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies with grade level
Admissions Director
Amy Wilkins

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art ClubDrama Club
Fellowship of Christian AthletesFuture Farmers of America
Garden ClubNational Honor Society
Spanish Honor SocietyStudent Council

School Notes

  • School Motto: We COMMIT to provide a safe, family environment and to INSPIRE all students to LEAD academically, athletically, and spiritually.
  • Glades Day School (GDS) is a fully accredited PK3-12th grade private school located in Western Palm Beach County.
  • Our philosophy is to provide an outstanding educational environment that balances academic, athletic, and spiritual components to prepare students for a successful life.
  • We are a nondenominational school that welcomes families of all faiths, yet we foster a Christian environment where students are taught ethical discernment and encouraged to achieve their God-given potential academically, athletically, and spiritually.
  • Our diverse, well-qualified teaching faculty and staff are focused on engaging students and sparking their desire to learn while challenging them to a higher academic standard.
  • Our smaller class sizes allow teachers to effectively differentiate instruction, maximize instructional time, and develop positive teacher-student relationships.
  • On behalf of the GDS family, we warmly welcome you to tour our spacious 30-acre campus and experience the unique educational environment to affirm GDS as your school choice.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Glades Day School offer?
Glades Day School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Glades Day School's ranking?
Glades Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Glades Day School?
The application deadline for Glades Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Event
Date
NO SCHOOL - Fall Break
October 12, 2026 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL - Fall Break
October 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Palm Beach County, FL is $20,167 for elementary schools and $21,214 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Palm Beach County, FL is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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