About

The SDS Difference

Where Students Are Known and Possibilities Grow

The difference at Spartanburg Day School begins with knowing each student as an individual. Their strengths. Their interests. The ways they learn best. And the possibilities they have yet to discover.

That understanding creates an environment where students have the confidence to ask questions, take meaningful risks, and become active participants in their education. They are challenged to stretch themselves while supported by teachers who recognize what they need to keep moving forward.

From Preschool through graduation, the SDS experience gives students room to discover who they are and what they can do, preparing them for college and for whatever comes next.
Established in 1957, Spartanburg Day School is a nationally accredited, nonsectarian independent school for students from 2 years to 12th grade.

Our Mission

To provide a superior educational experience, in a community of trust, that prepares students for a life well lived.

Our Values

  • Excellence

    Spartanburg Day School challenges every student to achieve his or her finest level of both academic and personal success — equipping intellectual thinkers with a profound depth of knowledge that empowers them in life.

  • Individuality

    Students are uniquely known and celebrated for their distinct voice. Meaningful relationships are at the core of a community that promotes trust, personal accountability, and independence of thought.

  • Leadership

    Students are confident, take risks, and hold themselves to the highest standards — collaborating with others and exemplifying responsibility, compassion, and service in their daily lives.

  • Curiosity

    We cultivate a true desire to learn through thoughtful discovery —  nurturing inquisitive minds in an environment where it is safe both to fail and to succeed.

  • Passion

    Students stretch their minds and find joy in educational exploration — surrounded by like-minded peers and an impassioned faculty who embody an enthusiasm for learning.
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Spartanburg At-A-Glance

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  • 100%

    of students are accepted into college

  • 595

    total student enrollment

  • $38 million

    endowment total

  • 61%

    of faculty have advanced degrees

Portrait of a Graduate

Spartanburg Day School graduates are...

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  • Purposeful

    • in developing their intellect
    • in building meaningful relationships
    • in exploring their inner lives and the world beyond them

  • Confident

    • in leading others
    • in communicating clearly and effectively
    • in cultivating agency related to their learning

  • Discerning

    • in seizing opportunities
    • in taking risks and navigating challenges
    • in investing in causes that matter to them

Portrait of an Educator

The mentors walking alongside your child.

Five core pillars guide every SDS teacher.

  • Community

    Committed to the practice that learning takes place not only in the classroom but throughout the entire school and Spartanburg community.

  • Relational Foundation

    Building relationships that transcend traditional classroom boundaries, creating an atmosphere where students feel seen and supported.

  • Individual Celebration

    Recognizing and cultivating each learner's distinct talents, passions, and potential through personalized, face-to-face education.

  • Learning Lived

    Empowered professionals who bring autonomy, creativity, expertise, and passion to their practice — and to their students.

  • Life Well-Lived

    Prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional wellness alongside academic excellence — because true success encompasses the whole person.
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Spartanburg Day School challenges all students to achieve their highest level of academic and personal success. A superior program of study equips young thinkers with a profound depth of knowledge that empowers them in life.
Established in 1957, Spartanburg Day School is a nationally accredited independent school for students from 2K to 12th grade.