Nestled among 16 acres in northeastern Catawba County, North Carolina, Hickory Day School serves students in kindergarten through 8th grade in a nurturing learning community. The school is guided by its mission of instilling in students a love of learning in a unique environment that emphasizes academic excellence, critical-thinking skills, and international perspectives. The school is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization’s Primary Years Program and by the Southern Association of Independent Schools.