#1 Best Independent Schools in Durham County, NC
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
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Best Independent Schools in Durham County, NC
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Durham County, NC. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Durham County, NC
Durham Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Durham
Durham, NC
A+Overall grade1,213 students7 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Durham County, NC
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
#4 Best Independent Schools in Durham County, NC
Triangle Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 59% since 2011–12
Durham, NC
A+Overall grade321 students7 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Durham County, NC
Durham Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Durham
Durham, NC
A+Overall grade1,213 students8 students per teacher
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