Morganton Day School is a PreK-8 IB World School in Morganton, NC, providing special education support and individualized learning.
Morganton Day School (MDS) provides a supportive and rigorous educational environment for children from Junior-Kindergarten through 8th Grade. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, MDS focuses on a future-focused, action-oriented curriculum that builds student confidence through academic excellence and personalized attention.
The school is specifically equipped to support students with diverse learning needs, offering specialized services including Special Education, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and developmental support. With an average class size of just 10 students and low teacher-to-student ratios, MDS provides the structured environment and therapeutic services necessary for students requiring extra academic or developmental assistance.
Morganton Day School offers a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, from Science Olympiad and Student Government to various arts, music, and athletic programs. The school operates on a rolling admissions basis with a 98% acceptance rate. Tuition is approximately $11,900, with lower rates available for Pre-K, and 27% of students receive financial aid.
| Year Founded | 1978 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $11,900 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is less for Pre-K. |
| Total Students | 130 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 25 |
| Average Class Size | 10 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-8 |
| Admissions Director | Denise Pitts |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 98 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 27 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 21 |
| Sports | Basketball · Cross Country · Flag Football · Golf · Indoor Soccer · Soccer · Tennis · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Future Cities · Gardening Club · Mensa Reading · Science Olympiad · Student Government · Arts and Music Programs: · Choir · Concert Band · Varied After-School Classes · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Running Club |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | International Baccalaureate (IB) World School |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.morgantondayschool.com/calendar |
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