Welcome to Admissions!
We are delighted to share our community with you. Providence Day School, founded in 1970, exists to inspire in its students a passion for learning, a commitment to personal integrity, and a sense of social responsibility. We aim to attract curious learners who take an active role in their educational journey in the classrooms, on the fields and courts, in the labs, through travel, and on various stages. We believe that we have an exceptional community here at Providence Day that is a place of inspired learning.
Our community is excited to meet you. We invite you to click here to schedule a campus tour with a member of our dedicated Admissions Team. We are all eager to learn about your child's passions and help guide you on this important journey.
Experience the PD Campus
PD At A Glance
8:1
Student faculty ratio
29
Class of '22 Scholar-Athletes have committed to play on the collegiate level
58
Number of PD educators who have earned a Global Educator Certificate
$15 million
Dollars of merit scholarships or academic honors
34%
Students of Color
Self-reported
28
Nominations for high school theatre Blumey Awards, including 2022 Best Supporting Actor winner
1
Only independent school in the nation with a Freedom School partnership
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Grades 6-12
Meet the Team
Click the photos below for contact information.
Lisa Knight
Assistant Head for Admissions & Enrollment Management
704-887-6002
lisa.knight@providenceday.org
PD News
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Upper School students begin to embrace what lies ahead - exams, proms, essays, PSATs, SATs, college visits, applications, guidance counselors, and preparing for their first year of college - while still enjoying being a teen.
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These aspiring student filmmakers pushed the boundaries of storytelling, showcasing their creativity, dedication, and exceptional filmmaking skills.
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A year spent studying abroad in Italy for Frankie Castellucci '24 brings a new awareness for sustainability.
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Adrian Gordon, fifth grade orchestra director at PD, works with after school program, ranging from second graders to high school seniors in New York, to create an original, multi-level composition.