Very Good
#39 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 9% of private schools
Gaston Day School
School
2001 GASTON DAY SCHOOL RD, Gastonia, NC 28056
Enrollment
445
Student-Teacher
7.3:1
Score
7.8
Grades
TK – 12th
Enrollment
445
Student-Teacher
7.3:1
Score
7.8
Grades
TK – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
North Carolina private schools
#39 of 404
In Gastonia
#2 of 5
public schools
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Gaston Day School
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About Gaston Day School
Gaston Day School is a private school in Gastonia, NC. Gaston Day School serves approximately 445 students, and covers grades TK-12th, and has a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Gaston Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 404 private schools in NC.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- NC avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 7.3:1 students to teachers, Gaston Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Gaston Day School 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
BetaHow Gaston Day School compares to 25 public schools serving similar grades in Gastonia, NC
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Gaston Day School (this school) | 7.8 |
| W A Bess Elementary School | 6.7 |
| Forestview High | 6.3 |
| Hawks Nest STEAM Academy | 9.4 |
| Robinson Elementary | 3.9 |
| Piedmont Community Charter School | 6.4 |
| Ashbrook High | 3.9 |
| New Hope Elementary | 7.2 |
| Sherwood Elementary | 3.4 |
| Gardner Park Elementary | 4.3 |
| W P Grier Middle School | 2.8 |
| H H Beam Elementary | 1.7 |
| Lingerfeldt Elementary | 3.5 |
| Southwest Middle | 4.3 |
| Hunter Huss High | 3.0 |
| York Chester Middle | 5.3 |
| Pleasant Ridge Elementary | 6.9 |
| Ridgeview Charter School | 5.7 |
| Warlick Academy | 3.4 |
| Woodhill Elementary | 3.8 |
| Gaston Virtual Academy | 5.9 |
Showing 20 of 25 schools. View all schools in Gastonia
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2001 GASTON DAY SCHOOL RD, Gastonia, NC 28056
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gaston Day School may also want to explore other schools in the area. VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 7.1/10, 4.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is Piedmont Community Charter School (rated 6.4/10, 2.0 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, CRAMERTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.4/10, 4.5 miles away, in nearby Cramerton), a more accessible option. For more schools in Gastonia, see our Gastonia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| W A Bess Elementary School Gastonia | 1.0 mi | 6.7 |
| Forestview High Gastonia | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Hawks Nest STEAM Academy Gastonia | 1.5 mi | 9.4 |
| Robinson Elementary Gastonia | 1.6 mi | 3.9 |
| Piedmont Community Charter School Gastonia | 2.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Ashbrook High Gastonia | 3.0 mi | 3.9 |
| Sherwood Elementary Gastonia | 3.4 mi | 3.4 |
| Gardner Park Elementary Gastonia | 3.4 mi | 4.3 |
| W P Grier Middle School Gastonia | 3.7 mi | 2.8 |
| New Hope Elementary Gastonia | 3.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Cramerton Middle Cramerton | 3.4 mi | 8.0 |
| VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Gastonia | 4.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Lingerfeldt Elementary Gastonia | 4.0 mi | 3.5 |
| H H Beam Elementary Gastonia | 3.8 mi | 1.7 |
| FIRST WESLEYAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Gastonia | 4.4 mi | 6.1 |
| GASTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Gastonia | 4.3 mi | 5.1 |
| ST MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Gastonia | 4.5 mi | 8.1 |
| Southwest Middle Gastonia | 4.3 mi | 4.3 |
| CRAMERTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cramerton | 4.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Holbrook Middle Lowell | 4.9 mi | 4.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 28056 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$90,422
Median Home Value
$283,800
Median Rent
$1,097/mo
Population
35,963
College Educated
33%
Homeownership
79.3%
Avg Commute
27.5 min
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Median Age
41.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CAROLINA FRIENDS SCHOOL Durham, NC | 7.7 |
| WAYNE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Goldsboro, NC | 7.7 |
| THE BURLINGTON SCHOOL Burlington, NC | 7.9 |
| Arapahoe Charter School Arapahoe, NC | 8.0 |
| FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY Fayetteville, NC | 8.0 |
| NORTH HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Salisbury, NC | 7.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gaston Day School
What grades does Gaston Day School serve?
Gaston Day School serves students in grades TK through 12th.
How many students attend Gaston Day School?
Gaston Day School has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaston Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaston Day School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Gaston Day School rank in NC?
Gaston Day School ranks #39 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Gaston Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gaston Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gaston Day School a private school?
Yes, Gaston Day School 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 Gaston Day School a religious school?
No, Gaston Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- TK – 12th
- Enrollment
- 445
- Gender Split
- 61% M / 39% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Gaston County
- Phone
- (704) 864-7744
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