At a Glance

Palm Beach Day Academy is an accredited, independent, coeducational, non-sectarian day school serving more than 575 students in Pre-Primary (2 years old) through the ninth grade.

Founded in 1921

PBDA was established in 1921 as the first independent school in the state of Florida.

Our History

Accreditations

PBDA is accredited by FCIS, a member of NAIS and SAIS, and an annual recipient of FAU’s Green School of Excellence award since the program’s inauguration in 2008.

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Faculty Members

More than 75% of our 98 faculty members hold advanced degrees.

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Technology Infrastructure

We are committed to keeping pace with technological developments and creating a 21st century learning environment.

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Two Campuses, One School

Our Lower Campus (age 2 through grade 3) is located on the Intracoastal Waterway in central West Palm Beach.

The Upper Campus (grades 4 through 9) is located 1.3 miles away on the island of Palm Beach.

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After-School Enrichment

70% of the student body participates in after-school activities.

Aftercare is provided until 5:00 p.m. for students age 2 through grade 3. Over 100 Enrichment activities are offered on both campuses.

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Accreditations

We are proud of our accreditations, memberships and affiliations, all of which recognize the standard of excellence that we maintain at Palm Beach Day Academy.

Accreditations

Florida Council of Independent Schools

Members & Affiliations

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)
Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education
Educational Records Bureau
Secondary School Admissions Test Board
Association of Independent School Admission Professionals
Independent School Management
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Recognition

Green School of Excellence
Silver Level Everglades Champion School
Let’s Move Active Schools National Award