“The teachers and the general happiness of the teachers permeate throughout the school. They go the extra mile to make sure your child exceeds what is expected of them.”
– Sara & Max Ricci, current PBDA parents
A Parent’s View
Get to know more about Palm Beach Day Academy straight from the mouths of current and former PBDA parents.
“I can’t imagine a better, more caring school environment, not in Florida, not in New York City. Our son has been prepared not only for the best prep schools, but to go out into the world as a caring, well-informed teenager. Something of a rarity these days, no?”
– James Patterson, parent of PBDA alumnus and New York Times best-selling author
“There is no other school like Palm Beach Day. We moved down here and we loved the school our kids came from. To go and look at other schools in the area, including Palm Beach Day, the decision for us was not much of a decision.”
– Sara & Max Ricci, current PBDA parents
“The history of Palm Beach Day Academy is the legacy that creates the roots that strengthen our community as the children grow and then return.”
— Gail Coniglio, parent and grandparent of PBDA alumni and mayor of Palm Beach since 2011
“Visiting my kids here – my son and my daughter – and just seeing them walk down the hall with their friends smiling and laughing and frankly just exuding happiness here.”
– Matthew Smith, Trustee Emeritus and past parent
“There’s no question in my mind that Palm Beach Day Academy has changed the trajectory of my children’s lives. It’s just a fact.”
— Amy Middleton, parent of PBDA student and alumna
“My husband’s entire family has gone through PBDA, and they had great experiences here. The traditions that go on at Palm Beach Day are really important to carry on in a family.”
— Lourdes Fanjul, parent of PBDA student and alumna, and wife of PBDA alumnus