Glades Day School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)
Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Glades Day School
Pre-K	14
Kind	22
1	14
2	13
3	19
4	31
6	31
7	33
9	27
10	30
11	21
12	26

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1965

Student Body

Total Students

281 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

67%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

46 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

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 & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition varies with grade level

Admissions Director

Amy Wilkins

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringFootball

SoccerSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

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

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.

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

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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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Date

NO SCHOOL - Fall Break

October 12, 2026 (Monday)

NO SCHOOL - Fall Break

October 13, 2026 (Tuesday)

Fall Break Dress-Down

November 20, 2026 (Friday)

NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

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The average private school tuition in Palm Beach County, FL is $20,306 for elementary schools and $21,427 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Palm Beach County, FL is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).