Below Average

#378 of 404 private schools in NC

Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts

Elementary School

3400 BEATTIES FORD RD, Charlotte, NC 28216

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

4.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 4th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

4.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 4th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

North Carolina private schools

#378 of 404

In Charlotte

#37 of 39

public schools

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About Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts

Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts is a private elementary school in Charlotte, NC. Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts serves approximately 77 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #378 of 404 private schools in NC.

How it compares1.9 pts below NC schools

4.5

This school 4.5 · Below Average
NC avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 77 students, Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts compares to 127 public schools serving similar grades in Charlotte, NC

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.3:1

This School

16.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

567

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.5

This School

6.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 100% vs 0%

Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts Charlotte Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts (this school)	—	77	13.3:1	4.5
Statesville Road Elementary	1.2 mi	467	13:1	5.8
University Park Creative Arts	1.4 mi	236	11.2:1	5.1
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy	1.5 mi	78	3.7:1	5.1
Lincoln Heights Montessori	1.7 mi	204	13.6:1	9.6
Oaklawn Language Academy	2.0 mi	516	13.2:1	7.8
Winding Springs Elementary	2.4 mi	770	16.4:1	5.3
Druid Hills Academy	2.4 mi	237	8.5:1	6.2
Walter G. Byers School	2.6 mi	320	12.3:1	6.3
VERITAS Community School CFA	2.7 mi	147	24.5:1	1.4
Oakdale Elementary	2.7 mi	432	14.9:1	3.4
Bruns Avenue Elementary	2.9 mi	360	16.4:1	3.7
Irwin Academic Center	3.0 mi	381	15.9:1	8.0
Thomasboro Academy	3.0 mi	550	13.1:1	4.5
Hornets Nest Elementary	3.1 mi	586	17.2:1	3.2
Highland Renaissance Academy	3.4 mi	403	15.5:1	4.2
Movement Charter School	3.5 mi	745	14.6:1	7.8
Sugar Creek Charter	3.5 mi	1,573	21.8:1	4.8
Allenbrook Elementary	3.6 mi	276	16.2:1	7.3
First Ward Creative Arts Academy	3.8 mi	447	12.8:1	6.7
Ashley Park PreK-8 School	3.8 mi	347	11.6:1	4.8

Showing 20 of 127 schools. View all schools in Charlotte

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

C+ 3.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.3:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.4 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,350

Diversity & Inclusion

D 1.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 0%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 5.2 / 10

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Enrollment 77

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3400 BEATTIES FORD RD, Charlotte, NC 28216

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lincoln Heights Montessori (rated 9.6/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Irwin Academic Center (rated 8.0/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Oaklawn Language Academy (rated 7.8/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Charlotte, see our Charlotte schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
BEREAN JR ACADEMY Charlotte	0.5 mi	37	3.5
VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTER SCHOOL Charlotte	0.6 mi	168	6.2
West Charlotte High School Charlotte	1.0 mi	1,674	3.8
Statesville Road Elementary Charlotte	1.2 mi	467	5.8
Williams Secondary Montessori Charlotte	1.2 mi	362	8.6
University Park Creative Arts Charlotte	1.4 mi	236	5.1
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy Charlotte	1.5 mi	78	5.1
Northwest School of the Arts Charlotte	1.6 mi	1,008	8.0
BRISBANE ACADEMY Charlotte	1.6 mi	25	—
Lincoln Heights Montessori Charlotte	1.7 mi	204	9.6
Ranson Middle Charlotte	1.7 mi	733	2.3
Oaklawn Language Academy Charlotte	2.0 mi	516	7.8
Winding Springs Elementary Charlotte	2.4 mi	770	5.3
Druid Hills Academy Charlotte	2.4 mi	237	6.2
Walter G. Byers School Charlotte	2.6 mi	320	6.3
CHARLOTTE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Charlotte	2.4 mi	64	4.2
TEACHING ACHIEVING STUDENTS ACADEMY Charlotte	2.4 mi	27	—
Bruns Avenue Elementary Charlotte	2.9 mi	360	3.7
Irwin Academic Center Charlotte	3.0 mi	381	8.0
VERITAS Community School CFA Charlotte	2.7 mi	147	1.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 28216 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$64,977

Median Home Value

$246,100

Median Rent

$1,464/mo

Population

54,052

College Educated

34.7%

Homeownership

50.9%

Avg Commute

24.4 min

Poverty Rate

11.4%

Median Age

35.6

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Sylva, NC	77	4.5
HOLY YOUTH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Chapel Hill, NC	63	4.6
Mount Vernon Raleigh, NC	76	4.3
MONTESSORI AT SANDY FORD Newton, NC	47	4.2
A SEA OF LEARNING Morehead City, NC	81	4.1
Creswell Elementary Creswell, NC	93	4.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts

What grades does Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts serve?

Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts?

Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts?

The student-teacher ratio at Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts rank in NC?

Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts ranks #378 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?

Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts a private school?

Yes, Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts a religious school?

No, Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 30 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 42 Some Transit
Bike Score: 31 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment: 77
Gender Split: 44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 6
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7.5 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Mecklenburg County
Phone: (704) 391-6672

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