Hickory Day School
Hickory, NC
About Hickory Day School Hickory Day School is the only non-sectarian, independent school in Catawba County, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Guided by its mission to instill a love of learning, the school emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and global perspective within a nurturing, collaborative environment.
As an accredited institution through the Southern Association of Independent Schools, Hickory Day School delivers a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum. The school is proud to be one of a select group of North Carolina schools authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), fostering curiosity, creativity, and a strong sense of global citizenship.
Faculty and staff work collaboratively to provide differentiated, integrated learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom to include visual arts, wellness, Spanish, technology, and performing arts. Hickory Day School values teamwork, integrity,...