Duke School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Durham, NC
3716 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in North Carolina
- Serving families in Durham since at least 2011
In Durham, North Carolina, Duke School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 436 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 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–8
- Students
- 436
- Teachers
- 68.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 231 girls, 205 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 64% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 79% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 39 independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Duke School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
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?
Questions about Duke School
What grades does Duke School serve?
Duke School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Duke School?
About 436 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Duke School?
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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