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Palm Beach Day School

241 Seaview Ave Palm Beach, FL 33480

Tel: (561) 655-1188

www.pbday.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 603 students
Yearly Tuition: $40,000
Acceptance rate: 60%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

Palm Beach Day School in Palm Beach, FL, serves 603 students from preschool through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, urban setting.
Founded in 1921, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average class size of 15.
Annual tuition is $40,000 with 16% of students receiving financial aid and a 60% acceptance rate.
The school is a member of the Florida Council of Independent Schools and the National Association of Independent Schools.
Palm Beach Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for acceptance rate, student body size, and school history.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 603 students
Yearly Tuition: $40,000
Acceptance rate: 60%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Palm Beach Day School
Nursery	42
Pre-K	80
Kind	57
1	58
2	56
3	60
4	55
5	55
6	50
7	40
8	50

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1921

Colors

Blue, Gold

Student Body

Total Students

603 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

100 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$40,000

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Tuition Notes

Differs by grade

% on Financial Aid

16%

Acceptance Rate

60%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Dorothea Cvelbar

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$30 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballFlag Football

GolfLacrosse

SoccerTennis

Volleyball

School Notes

School Motto: Work Hard. Be Kind.
School Mascot: Bulldog

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Palm Beach Day School cost?

Palm Beach Day School's tuition is approximately $40,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Palm Beach Day School?

The acceptance rate of Palm Beach Day School is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. Palm Beach Day School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Florida with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Palm Beach Day School offer?

Palm Beach Day School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is Palm Beach Day School's ranking?

Palm Beach Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Palm Beach Day School?

The application deadline for Palm Beach Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

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).