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WHY CHOOSE GDS
Greensboro Day School provides the most dynamic, comprehensive pre-K through 12th grade academic environment in the Triad.
We deliver a dynamic academic program that keeps students interested, active, and engaged.
We offer a wide variety of opportunities in extracurriculars, athletics, and the arts.
We inspire young people to think critically, find their voice, and be the best version of themselves.
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.
130
Faculty
Our teachers love children and are committed to helping them reach their full potential. 65% hold advanced degrees.
16
Students in an average class
Small classes mean each student is known as an individual and challenged to reach their full potential.
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.
25
percent of GDS families receive need-based financial assistance
More than $2 million is allocated for financial assistance each year.
43
Bengal athletic teams
Bengal teams and athletes have won 44 state championships and 177 conference championships.
GET TO KNOW GDS
Greensboro Day School
Greensboro Day School (GDS) is a private, coeducational school with approximately 950 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.
Attending GDS has been, and forever will be, a decision I won’t regret. Not only has GDS prepared me exceptionally well for college and beyond, but it has also helped me create lifelong relationships that I will continue to cherish.
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.
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.
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.
I’ve been at GDS since kindergarten, and I love the community here— I wish I didn’t have to leave! GDS has shaped me as a person, and I wouldn’t be who I am today without all the amazing people I met there.
LATEST NEWS
Each year, our Founders Day Assembly gives us the opportunity to come together to express appreciation and gratitude for our school community.
In preparation for Bengal Games on March 28, students in K–12 participated in a Bengal Games Kickoff activity on March 18.
The upper school production of The Real Inspector Hound offered plenty of surprises and kept audiences guessing up until the very end.
March is Women’s History Month, and members of the Girls 4 Girls and the Empower Play Club have taken the lead by educating our community about women in sports.
On March 6, Alumni Gym was transformed into a colorful and lively celebration of food, culture, and performance from around the world.
Early Childhood Department Chair and Bitty Bengals Teacher Emilee Transou has been named an Inspirational Educator.
Jon Schner, Assistant Athletic Director, Athletic Trainer, and Upper School PE Teacher, will retire at the end of the 2023–24 school year. Jon has served the GDS community with dedication and distinction as a full-time faculty member for 27 years.
Varsity girls basketball coach Tamara Thorpe ’15 has been named PTAC Coach of the Year.
Our 2023–24 McLendon Speaker Series wrapped up on February 27 with a presentation by Nina Kumar on the mental health issues affecting young people in high-performing schools.