Palm Beach Day Academy | A Private Independent Day School

See how Palm Beach Day Academy is the right fit for your child

Located in the heart of Palm Beach County, PBDA is the school of choice for families who value an education that guides each child towards personal excellence of mind, body and character.

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PBDA Magic

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85% of our teachers hold a masters degree

Our dedicated faculty is one of our greatest strengths. We pride ourselves on truly knowing our students, nurturing their growth from grade to grade as they mature into confident individuals.

98% of graduates attend their first choice secondary school

Our 8th and 9th grade students go on to attend some of the best secondary schools in the country, both locally and nationally.

Average class size of
12 students

As an independent school, we have very low student-teacher ratios across all grades. Maintaining a small class size encourages strong relationships in the classroom and allows teachers to be real mentors and advisors.

Pre-K2 - 3rd Grade

Serving students from Pre-K (2 years old) through 3rd grade, the Lower Campus experience is designed to build academic skills, confidence, public speaking skills, critical thinking, global awareness, and personal integrity.

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Lower Campus P.E. Palm Beach Day Academy

4th Grade - 9th Grade

Lessons for PBDA’s older students extend far beyond the walls of Upper Campus – they reach literally around the world. With extremely small class sizes, faculty members are able to individualize their instruction for each student.

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Upcoming Events

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PBDA Golf and Tennis Tournament 2022 The Breakers

12/05/2022

Golf & Tennis Classic

We are thrilled to announce the return of our PBDA Golf and Tennis Classic on Monday, December 5th at The Breakers Palm Beach. Sponsorships and individual ticket purchases available.

12/22/2022

Alumni Holiday Happy Hour

Ring in the holidays with old friends and dear teachers as we gather our alumni Bulldogs on our historic Seaview Campus on Thursday, December 22nd for an Alumni Holiday Happy Hour.

02/25/2023

92nd Annual Walter H. Butler Field Day

We invite all students, families, alumni, faculty, and members of the greater Palm Beach community to join us for our 92nd Annual Walter H. Butler Field Day on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

Some of the schools our graduates attend