The Metropolitan Day School, Inc., founded in 1998 by the Metropolitan Baptist Church, is a coeducational institution that enrolls students in grades K-3 (3 years) through Grade five.
Our mission is to develop the minds, bodies and spirits of children, creating in them a passion for lifelong learning, a commitment to caring for others, and habits of healthy living.
We are committed to the pursuit of excellence, integrating learning and faith so that our students become the academic and spiritual leaders of the future.
While acknowledging our foundation in the African American church, we teach children to appreciate the cultures and accomplishments of the diversity of God's people.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
Student Body
Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The Metropolitan Day School, Inc., founded in 1998 by the Metropolitan Baptist Church, is a coeducational institution that enrolls students in grades K-3 (3 years) through Grade five. Our mission is to develop the minds, bodies and spirits of children, creating in them a passion for lifelong learning, a commitment to caring for others, and habits of healthy living. We are committed to the pursuit of excellence, integrating learning and faith so that our students become the academic and spiritual leaders of the future. While acknowledging our foundation in the African American church, we teach children to appreciate the cultures and accomplishments of the diversity of God's people.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Metropolitan Day School?
The application deadline for Metropolitan Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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