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GDS Discovery Day
Teacher helps two students with a microscope

Sunday, October 1, 3–5 p.m. A Day of Hands-On Activities and Exploration at Greensboro Day School

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GDS Discovery Day
Science teacher helps a middle school student with an anatomical model

Sunday, October 1, 3–5 p.m. A Day of Hands-On Activities and Exploration at Greensboro Day School

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GDS Discovery Day
Smiling teacher works with a small group of lower school students

Sunday, October 1, 3–5 p.m. A Day of Hands-On Activities and Exploration at Greensboro Day School

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GDS Discovery Day
Two student smile through colored hoops

Sunday, October 1, 3–5 p.m. A Day of Hands-On Activities and Exploration at Greensboro Day School

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GDS Discovery Day
Three upper school students sit arm in arm on an overlook in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Sunday, October 1, 3–5 p.m. A Day of Hands-On Activities and Exploration at Greensboro Day School

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GDS Discovery Day
Teachers students walk through the Bengal arch sculpture

Sunday, October 1, 3–5 p.m. A Day of Hands-On Activities and Exploration at Greensboro Day School

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WHY CHOOSE GDS

students

Greensboro Day School provides the most dynamic, comprehensive pre-K through 12th grade academic environment in the Triad.

Our mission is to develop the intellectual, ethical, and interpersonal foundations students need to be constructive contributors to the world.

students

We deliver a dynamic academic program that keeps students interested, active, and engaged.

Academic challenge is matched with support from an expert and caring faculty, ensuring that every student is known as an individual.

students

We offer a wide variety of opportunities in extracurriculars, athletics, and the arts.

Students can pursue their passions and discover new ones, learn to work together, and build lasting friendships.

class

We inspire young people to think critically, find their voice, and be the best version of themselves.

Our community is based on the shared values of respect, kindness, integrity, and responsibility.

BY THE NUMBERS

950

Students from age two to grade twelve

Our families come from 54 different ZIP codes, and 32% identify as students of color.

72

Acre campus

Our campus is home to four academic buildings, several playing fields, tennis courts, an outdoor classroom and learning pond, a 600-seat theatre, and a 250-seat black box theatre.

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130

Faculty

Our teachers love children and are committed to helping them reach their full potential. 65% hold advanced degrees.

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16

Students in an average class

Small classes mean each student is known as an individual and challenged to reach their full potential.

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25

AP classes

Last year, 153 students took 414 AP exams. 87% scored 3 or higher.
 

343

Total college acceptances for the class of 2023

77 seniors matriculated to 44 different colleges in 20 different states.

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25

percent of GDS families receive need-based financial assistance

More than $2 million is allocated for financial assistance each year.

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43

Bengal athletic teams

Bengal teams and athletes have won 44 state championships and 177 conference championships.

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GET TO KNOW GDS

Greensboro Day School

Greensboro Day School (GDS) is a private, coeducational school with approximately 945 students from age two to grade twelve. We are located on a beautiful 72-acre campus in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Since our founding in 1970, we have earned a reputation for academic excellence by offering the best, most well-rounded educational experience in the Triad.

Aditya Badve

At GDS, students are treated as individuals, not just numbers. While a student, I grew my confidence while taking advantage of learning opportunities in and out of the classroom. I learned to never say no to something new and how to advocate for myself.

Stephanie Marshall Thompson

GDS gives autonomy to students to shape their own experiences. This is crucial to becoming an effective leader later in life. GDS taught me the value of public speaking and organizational skills and the confidence to tackle any challenge. 

Molly Levinson

My teachers inspired me because they challenged me every step of the way, but they also believed in me. GDS gave me many opportunities for leadership. It was a place where I learned to love being on a great team, setting goals, and working together to achieve them.

Kess Thongteum

Greensboro Day School prepares students by providing them with a safe place to make mistakes. Students are also encouraged to be creative and try something new; as a result, students learn who they are and discover their passions before leaving for college.

LATEST NEWS

McLendon Speaker Series

Greensboro Day School is proud to expand the McLendon Speaker program to a five-part educational lecture series. The series features national and local experts speaking on current topics in the fields of education and parenting.

Mia Gray & Crissy Anderson

We are proud to announce that Crissy Anderson, Director of Admission & Enrollment, and Mia Gray, Admission Office Coordinator & Admission Counselor, have been selected to participate in leadership programs through the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce.

GDS faculty & staff who served in The Cottage

This summer, many on campus came to watch as a construction team began to remove The Cottage, a building which had been part of campus since the 1980s and served as both office and classroom space over the years.