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 or request a virtual meeting 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
Before you visit in person, please see our quick highlight video, and click below for an interactive, 360-degree virtual tour!
PD At A Glance
8:1
Student faculty ratio
28
Class of '21 Scholar-Athletes have committed to play on the collegiate level
60
Faculty and Staff with Global Educator Diplomas
$17.3 million
Dollars of merit scholarships or academic honors
32%
Students of Color
Self-reported
23
Nominations for high school theatre Blumey Awards, including 2021 Best Actress finalist
1
Only independent school in the nation with a Freedom School partnership
Learn More About Our Curriculum
Next Steps
Admissions Process
TK-K Apply Now
Grades 1-5 Apply Now
Grades 6-12 Apply Now
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
![Nathan Zhang '24 Selected for All-National Honor Ensembles]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1638542466/provday/hnu90p7cy9at4wrmtkc3/20210514_33383.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1638542466/provday/hnu90p7cy9at4wrmtkc3/20210514_33383.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1638542466/provday/hnu90p7cy9at4wrmtkc3/20210514_33383.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1638542466/provday/hnu90p7cy9at4wrmtkc3/20210514_33383.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1638542466/provday/hnu90p7cy9at4wrmtkc3/20210514_33383.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1638542466/provday/hnu90p7cy9at4wrmtkc3/20210514_33383.jpg","width":2200}])
Nathan Zhang ‘24, a percussionist in Providence Day School’s band, auditioned for and was selected to represent North Carolina in the National Association for Music Education 2021 All-National Honor Ensembles.
![PD Collects Thousands of Donations During 14th Annual Gil Murdock Turkey Trot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1638281956/provday/ovoo23lzxiakyd5eermo/turkeytrotimage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1638281956/provday/ovoo23lzxiakyd5eermo/turkeytrotimage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1638281956/provday/ovoo23lzxiakyd5eermo/turkeytrotimage.jpg","width":589}])
The Providence Day School community donated 9,757 food items for Second Harvest Food Bank along with 8,095 diapers and 2,538 wipes for Bright Blessings during the 14th Annual Gil Murdock Turkey Trot and food/supplies drive from November 17-19, 2021.
![Paulina Williams ‘22 Participates in DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1638200876/provday/lfq9ovau6losdbtyok9p/1420.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1638200876/provday/lfq9ovau6losdbtyok9p/1420.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1638200876/provday/lfq9ovau6losdbtyok9p/1420.jpg","width":640}])
Providence Day School student Paulina Williams ‘22 is the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Halifax Convention Chapter essay winner for the DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest.