Palisades Episcopal School
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(704)583-1825
- Let the joyful journey begin. Palisades Episcopal School (PES) is a school honoring Christ and committed to providing a classical education challenging the mind, body and spirit.
- At PES, our Christ-centered learning environment nurtures students` commitment to service and faith while our rigorous, integrated classical curriculum develops the whole child, emphasizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Our intimate class sizes, and low teacher-student ratios, create a nurturing environment that allows for differentiated instruction across every grade.
- Opportunities abound for PES students from daily foreign language instruction to an awe inspiring fine and performing arts program to a competitive middle school athletic program.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 190 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) Southern Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 2007 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 190 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 40% State avg.: 16% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Uniform) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition ranges from $6,218 - $14,398. PES Offers Indexed Tuition - a range of tuitions based upon a family's ability to pay. |
| % on Financial Aid | 30% |
| Admissions Director | Monique Gilbert |
| Admissions Associate | Jeannine Hogue |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 8 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Equestrian, Flag Football, Golf, Tennis, VolleyballBasketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Equestrian, Flag Football, Golf, Tennis, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 6 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: After School Program, Equestrian Arts and Music Programs: Chorus, Yoga Recreational Athletic Programs: Crossfit, Music Lessons |
School Notes
Let the joyful journey begin.
- Be Inspired. Be Challenged. Be Active. Be Known.
- Palisades Episcopal School (PES) is an accredited, Christ-centered independent day school serving 190 students in Junior Kindergarten 8th grade on a 10-acre campus in Southwest Mecklenburg County. As a liberal arts, neo-classical institution, PES offers students opportunities for integrated study by seamlessly weaving together scientific, cultural, historical, and literary investigations. With mastery of skills as the goal, rather than just memorization of facts, a PES student is provided time to think, discuss, process and apply their knowledge, which in turn promotes intellectual curiosity and creates lifelong learners. Intimate class sizes and low teacher-student ratios, allow for differentiated instruction across every grade. Service integration helps students develop citizenship skills and fosters values of integrity, courage, responsibility, compassion, and hard work. PES students graduate knowing how to connect their heads to their hearts and are academically prepared for high school and beyond.
- For more information, or to schedule a campus tour, email info@pescharlotte.org.
- Offering Equestrian for grades 3-8.
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