Durham Nativity School
Independent school · Grades 5–8
Durham, NC
1004 N Mangum St, Durham, NC 27278
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only all-boys school in Durham
- Smaller classes than 62% of independent schools in North Carolina
Durham Nativity School is an independent private school in Durham, North Carolina, for students from 5th grade through 8th grade. It has about 44 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina. The school is an all-boys school. Students attend about 10 hours a day, 171 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 5–8
- Students
- 44
- Teachers
- 6.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.7
- Boys and girls
- All boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 10 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 77% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 39 independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Durham Nativity 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 Durham Nativity School
What grades does Durham Nativity School serve?
Durham Nativity School serves grades 5–8.
How many students attend Durham Nativity School?
About 44 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Durham Nativity 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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