Gift of Knowledge Academy
Independent school · Grades K–1
Durham, NC
2722 E Main St, Durham, NC 27703
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 95% of independent schools in North Carolina
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Durham
Gift of Knowledge Academy is an independent private school in Durham, North Carolina, for students from kindergarten through 1st grade. It has about 5 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 95% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina. Enrollment has grown about 25% since 2019–20. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 177 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–1
- Students
- 5
- Teachers
- 1.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 4 girls, 1 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 177 days
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about Gift of Knowledge Academy.
How it compares
- Smaller classes than 95% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 100% 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 2019–20.
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 Gift of Knowledge Academy 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 Gift of Knowledge Academy
What grades does Gift of Knowledge Academy serve?
Gift of Knowledge Academy serves grades K–1.
How many students attend Gift of Knowledge Academy?
About 5 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Gift of Knowledge 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.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
Fellowship Baptist Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 48% since 2011–12
Durham, NC1.0 mi
Empowered Minds Academy
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–4
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Durham, NC1.6 mi
Durham Nativity School
Independent school · Grades 5–8
The only all-boys school in Durham
Durham, NC2.0 mi
Cristo Rey Research Triangle
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–11
One of 2 Catholic schools in Durham
Durham, NC2.2 mi
Quality Education Institute of Durham
Church of Christ school · Grades Pre-K–4
Smaller classes than 77% of Christian schools in North Carolina
Durham, NC2.5 mi
Immaculata Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 37% since 2011–12
Durham, NC2.7 mi