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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Acceptance to Best-Fit High Schools
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Participation in Middle School Athletics
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Participation in Visual & Performing Arts
75%
Faculty/Staff with 10+ years of experience in education
92
Percentile ranking based on students’ national test scores
9:1
Average Student/Teacher Ratio
25
Conference Championships
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
Join us at your convenience to discover the best of education.