Durham Nativity School
Independent school · Grades 5–8
The only all-boys school in Durham
Durham, NC
B+Overall gradeAll boys44 students7 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
My Dynamic Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–10
Smaller classes than 72% of independent schools in North Carolina
Durham, NC
A-Overall grade42 students6 students per teacher
Lerner Jewish Community Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–5
The only Jewish school in Durham
Durham, NC
A+Overall grade38 students4 students per teacher
Faith Assembly Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 91% of Christian schools in North Carolina
Durham, NC
AOverall grade31 students6 students per teacher
Veritas Collaborative School
Alternative school · Grades 4–12
Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in North Carolina
Durham, NC
A-Overall grade28 students7 students per teacher
Insight Colearning Center
Alternative school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 72% of independent schools in North Carolina
Durham, NC
A-Overall grade24 students4 students per teacher
Five Oaks Seventh-Day Adventist Christian School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Durham since at least 2011
Durham, NC
A-Overall grade22 students11 students per teacher
Quality Education Institute of Durham
Church of Christ school · Grades Pre-K–4
Smaller classes than 77% of Christian schools in North Carolina
Durham, NC
AOverall grade22 students5 students per teacher
The Studio School of Durham
Independent school · Grades K–4
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Durham, NC
A-Overall grade15 students8 students per teacher
Empowered Minds Academy
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–4
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Durham, NC
A-Overall grade14 students7 students per teacher
Montessori Farm School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The only preschool in Durham
Durham, NC
A-Overall grade7 students3 students per teacher
Gift of Knowledge Academy
Independent school · Grades K–1
Smaller classes than 95% of independent schools in North Carolina
Durham, NC
A-Overall grade5 students3 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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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.