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 (2025-26)
- 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
Top Rankings
Palm Beach Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1921
Colors
Blue, Gold
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 12, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
603 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,000
Tuition Notes
Differs by grade
% on Financial Aid
16%
Acceptance Rate
60%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Dorothea Cvelbar
Application URL
Endowment Size
$30 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Work Hard. Be Kind.
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Source: Verified school update
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 80%. 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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3900 Jog Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 210-2020
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 210-2020
23.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,347 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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