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#226 of 404 private schools in NC
Episcopal Day School
Elementary School · Southern Pines, NC
A private elementary school in Southern Pines, NC serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
340 E MASSACHUSETTS AVE, Southern Pines, NC 28387
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
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Where Episcopal Day School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,422/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southern Pines), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,587
Median home value
$366,600
Median rent
$1,137/mo
College educated
52.6%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28387; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Montessori Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–7 | 0.1 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Southern Pines ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| Mcdeeds Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| St John Paul II Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 202 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Episcopal Day School is listed in Southern Pines, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Episcopal Day School
Episcopal Day School is a private elementary school in Southern Pines, NC, serving approximately 149 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #226 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Episcopal Day School
What grades does Episcopal Day School serve?
Episcopal Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Episcopal Day School?
Episcopal Day School has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Episcopal Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Episcopal Day School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Episcopal Day School rank in NC?
Episcopal Day School ranks #226 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Episcopal Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Episcopal Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Episcopal Day School a private school?
Yes, Episcopal Day School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Episcopal Day School a religious school?
Episcopal Day School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 149
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Moore County
- Phone
- (910) 692-3492
- Area population (ZIP 28387)
- 15,643
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28387; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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