Durham Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Durham
Durham, NC
A+Overall grade1,213 students8 students per teacher
Private schools in Durham, NC
36 private schools in Durham, NC, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Christian schools 13Montessori schools 5Independent schools 9High schools 16Special education schools 3
Durham Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Durham
Durham, NC
A+Overall grade1,213 students7 students per teacher
Durham Academy Middle School Div
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 88% of independent schools in North Carolina
Durham, NC
A+Overall grade1,211 students5 students per teacher
Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
The largest Christian school in Durham
Durham, NC
A+Overall grade583 students8 students per teacher
Carolina Friends School
Quaker (Friends) school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 83% of Christian schools in North Carolina
Durham, NC
A+Overall grade477 students7 students per teacher
Immaculata Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 37% since 2011–12
Durham, NC
A+Overall grade466 students13 students per teacher
Duke School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in North Carolina
Durham, NC
A+Overall grade436 students6 students per teacher
Triangle Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 59% since 2011–12
Durham, NC
A+Overall grade321 students7 students per teacher
Liberty Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 24% since 2011–12
Durham, NC
B-Overall grade299 students12 students per teacher
Montessori School of Raleigh
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest of 38 Montessori schools in North Carolina
Durham, NC
A+Overall grade238 students4 students per teacher
Cristo Rey Research Triangle
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–11
One of 2 Catholic schools in Durham
Durham, NC
B-Overall grade219 students16 students per teacher
Bethesda Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–11
Serving families in Durham since at least 2011
Durham, NC
A+Overall grade200 students11 students per teacher
Mount Zion Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
One of 13 Christian schools in Durham
Durham, NC
B-Overall grade182 students15 students per teacher
Fellowship Baptist Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 48% since 2011–12
Durham, NC
BOverall grade176 students11 students per teacher
Hill Learning Center
Special education school · Grades 2–12
One of the 3 largest special education schools in North Carolina
Durham, NC
BOverall grade176 students6 students per teacher
Cresset Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Durham since at least 2011
Durham, NC
A-Overall grade171 students12 students per teacher
Montessori Community School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 5 Montessori schools in Durham
Durham, NC
B-Overall grade157 students9 students per teacher
Gorman Christian Academy & Early Learning Center
Baptist school · Grades K–8
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Durham
Durham, NC
A+Overall grade105 students4 students per teacher
International Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Growing: enrollment up 73% since 2013–14
Durham, NC
A+Overall grade97 students6 students per teacher
Montessori School of Durham
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Growing: enrollment up 24% since 2011–12
Durham, NC
BOverall grade83 students9 students per teacher
Hope Creek Academy
Special education school · Grades K–12
The smallest classes of any special education school in Durham
Durham, NC
A+Overall grade69 students3 students per teacher
Hope Creek Academy
Special education school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 64% of special education schools in North Carolina
Durham, NC
AOverall grade69 students4 students per teacher
Southpoint Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–5
Growing: enrollment up 38% since 2015–16
Durham, NC
B+Overall grade54 students11 students per teacher
Southpoint Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–5
Serving families in Durham since at least 2011
Durham, NC
B+Overall grade53 students9 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Durham, NC
How many private schools are in Durham, NC?
36 private schools in Durham, NC, with about 8,560 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Durham, NC?
The most common are Christian schools (13), independent schools (9), Montessori schools (5), special education schools (3).
Are there private high schools in Durham, NC?
Yes: 16 private schools in Durham, NC teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Durham, NC offer pre-K?
18 private schools in Durham, NC offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Durham, NC have?
The average school has 7.6 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Durham, NC?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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