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the joyful love of learning for your child.
Admission Tours Available

At PES, we understand that you keep a busy schedule. That’s why we offer flexible tour times that work around your life. Our Advancement Director will gladly coordinate with you.

Intimate class sizes and low student-teacher ratios are at the heart of joyful learning here at Palisades Episcopal School. Ours is a unique learning environment that fosters curiosity and creativity in your child. At PES, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. We celebrate individual strengths and talents to help students find a lifelong love of learning and a path that amplifies their unique gifts.

PES is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and Cognia (formerly AdvancED). In addition, PES is a proud member of the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools (NCAIS), the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES).

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Academics
Elevating The Mind

You’re invited to explore how we nurture and cultivate our students’ natural curiosity to build critical analytical and creative thinking skills for a lifelong love of learning and discovery.

Community
Nurturing The Body & Spirit

Active participation in championship athletics, a first-rate equestrian program, the arts and community service projects provide a well-rounded, engaging educational experience.

Our Mission

Palisades Episcopal School is a school honoring Christ and committed to providing a classical education challenging the mind, body and spirit.

Seeing is Believing​

We are eager to share the joyful atmosphere of PES with you. Join us to discover the best of education.

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Have you explored our Joyful Journeys Blog yet? Our latest article, “Embracing an Unhurried Childhood: Managing Homework, Activities, & Family Time with Intention,” delves into the importance of creating a balanced, intentional routine for your child. In a world that often feels rushed, this piece offers practical tips on how to slow down, prioritize family time, and ensure your child has the space to learn and grow—without the overwhelm. We hope you’ll take a moment to read it and find some inspiration for your family’s journey!

Have you explored our Joyful Journeys Blog yet? Our latest article, “Embracing an Unhurried Childhood: Managing Homework, Activities, & Family Time with Intention,” delves into the importance of creating a balanced, intentional routine for your child. In a world that often feels rushed, this piece offers practical tips on how to slow down, prioritize family time, and ensure your child has the space to learn and grow—without the overwhelm. We hope you’ll take a moment to read it and find some inspiration for your family’s journey! ... See MoreSee Less

We’re so excited to introduce our October Artists of the Month at PES!
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Our Middle School Artist of the Month wowed us with a beautiful “All About Me” composition, using bold colors and lots of detail to make her piece stand out. The creativity and skill on display are absolutely amazing!
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Our Lower School Artist of the Month created a fun and thoughtful design using words to describe her personality. The combination of words and art made this project something truly special.
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Congratulations to both of our talented artists—keep creating and inspiring! Our deepest thanks to @pleasantmillsmiles for sponsoring this program! #pesartistofthemonth

We’re so excited to introduce our October Artists of the Month at PES!
🎨
Our Middle School Artist of the Month wowed us with a beautiful “All About Me” composition, using bold colors and lots of detail to make her piece stand out. The creativity and skill on display are absolutely amazing!
🎨
Our Lower School Artist of the Month created a fun and thoughtful design using words to describe her personality. The combination of words and art made this project something truly special.
🎨
Congratulations to both of our talented artists—keep creating and inspiring! Our deepest thanks to @pleasantmillsmiles for sponsoring this program! #pesartistofthemonth
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Picture days are almost here,
Smiles ready, full of cheer!
October 3rd and 4th, mark the spot,
Don’t forget, it’ll mean a lot!
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Uniforms crisp, hair in place,
We can’t wait to see your smiling face!
Say “cheese” and strike a pose,
It’s time to capture how each student grows.

Picture days are almost here,
Smiles ready, full of cheer!
October 3rd and 4th, mark the spot,
Don’t forget, it’ll mean a lot!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Uniforms crisp, hair in place,
We can’t wait to see your smiling face!
Say “cheese” and strike a pose,
It’s time to capture how each student grows.
... See MoreSee Less

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