Friendship Day School For The Sciences & The Arts in Charlotte, NC enrolls 77 students in grades K–4 within a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 supported by 6 teachers, providing classroom instruction for early elementary grades.
Founded to serve a diverse student body, the school has 100 percent representation of students of color, ranking in the top 20% statewide for diversity among North Carolina private schools.
The program type is regular elementary education, and the campus is located in a large city community.
Tuition and awards information are not specified for this K–4 private school in Charlotte.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Friendship Day School For The Sciences & The Arts ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Student Body
Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Friendship Day School For The Sciences & The Arts?
The application deadline for Friendship Day School For The Sciences & The Arts is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Friendship Day School For The Sciences & The Arts is Victory Christian Center School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Friendship Day School For Science / The Arts (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Brisbane Academy (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3301 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-6674
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-6674
0.1 miles
Gr: K-2 | 53 students
3748 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-7666
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-7666
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 44 students
1501 Carrier Dr
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-7339
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-7339
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 186 students
Beatties Ford Rd. Voc.trade
All-boys
1406 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 349-4067
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 349-4067
1.6 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 13 students
Brisbane Academy
Special Program Emphasis
5901 Statesville Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 598-5208
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 598-5208
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1501 Carrier Dr
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-7339
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-7339
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 186 students
Beatties Ford Rd. Voc.trade
All-boys
1406 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 349-4067
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 349-4067
1.6 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 13 students
Brisbane Academy
Special Program Emphasis
5901 Statesville Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 598-5208
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 598-5208
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
RC Smith Christian Academy
(Christian)
6925 Sweetfield Dr
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 650-1732
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 650-1732
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 15 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Charlotte Leadership Academy
(Christian)
2723-2731 N. Graham Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
(770) 493-1119
Charlotte, NC 28206
(770) 493-1119
2.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 63 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3301 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-6674
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-6674
0.1 miles
Gr: K-2 | 53 students
3748 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-7666
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-7666
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 44 students
1501 Carrier Dr
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-7339
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-7339
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 186 students
Brisbane Academy
Special Program Emphasis
5901 Statesville Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 598-5208
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 598-5208
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
RC Smith Christian Academy
(Christian)
6925 Sweetfield Dr
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 650-1732
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 650-1732
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 15 students Avg. class size: 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Brisbane Academy
Special Program Emphasis
5901 Statesville Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 598-5208
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 598-5208
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
RC Smith Christian Academy
(Christian)
6925 Sweetfield Dr
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 650-1732
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 650-1732
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 15 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Brookstone Schools ![Brookstone Schools Photo - Brookstone Alumni]( "Brookstone Schools Photo - Brookstone Alumni")
(Christian)
301 S. Davidson St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 392-6330
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 392-6330
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3645 Pleasant Plains Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 234-0292
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 234-0292
3.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5
Shining Stars Academy
Daycare / Preschool
14115 Lancaster Hwy
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 540-2250
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 540-2250
3.7 miles
Gr: K | 11 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 80% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1625 Highway 55 East
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 810-8200
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 810-8200
8893.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,713 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Griggs Road
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 631-8200
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 631-8200
8894 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1233 Soaring Eagles Road
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 810-8300
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 810-8300
8894.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 969 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Davis Park Road
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6618
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6618
8894.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1518 Edgefield Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6610
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6610
8894.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
School Reviews
Endorse Friendship Day School For The Sciences & The Arts. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Closures and Consolidations: Warning Signs to Watch
Learn the financial, enrollment, and leadership warning signs that may indicate a private school is at risk of closure or consolidation, and how families can prepare.
AI Tutoring in ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: Innovation or Risk?
Discover how AI tutoring is changing private education, the benefits and risks for students, and what parents should ask before enrolling.
What New Cell Phone Laws Mean for ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Families
Learn how new cell phone laws are affecting private schools, what parents should expect, and how to evaluate school technology policies in 2026.
