Palm Beach Day School

Palm Beach Day Academy is a coeducational independent day school located in Palm Beach and West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
It enrolls students between age 2 and grade 8. Formerly enrolling 9th grade, it was removed in 2023 due to lack of enrollments.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $40,900
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
School History
School Resources

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1921
Colors
Blue, Gold
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
377 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Palm Beach Day School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million

School Notes

  • School Motto: Work Hard. Be Kind.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Palm Beach Day School cost?
Palm Beach Day School's tuition is approximately $40,900 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Palm Beach Day School?
The acceptance rate of Palm Beach Day School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
What is Palm Beach Day School's ranking?
Palm Beach Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $40,900
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Palm Beach County, FL is $19,522 for elementary schools and $20,453 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).

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