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Bethesda Christian Academy

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–11

Durham, NC

1914 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Durham since at least 2011

In Durham, North Carolina, Bethesda Christian Academy is a Baptist private school for students from pre-K through 11th grade. About 200 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–11
Students
200
Teachers
18.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 101 girls, 99 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 57% of Christian schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 218 Christian schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    193’11–12184’13–14193’15–16181’17–18157’19–20183’21–22200’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K40
    K19
    132
    228
    320
    426
    524
    612
    76
    812
    93
    108
    1110

    Student body

    Black51%
    White39%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Asian3%
    Two or more races3%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Bethesda Christian Academy whether it takes part.

    More about North Carolina's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Bethesda Christian Academy

    What grades does Bethesda Christian Academy serve?

    Bethesda Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–11.

    How many students attend Bethesda Christian Academy?

    About 200 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Bethesda Christian Academy?

    Call the 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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