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Lucy Daniels School

Special education school · Grades Pre-K–5

Cary, NC

9003 Weston Pkwy, Cary, NC 27513

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 86% of special education schools nationwide
  • Serving families in Cary since at least 2011

Lucy Daniels School is a special education school in Cary, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 16 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of special education schools nationwide. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 185 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–5
Students
16
Teachers
6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 4 girls, 12 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
185 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 86% of special education schools nationwide (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of special education schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 231 special education schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    16’11–1215’13–1427’15–1637’17–1825’19–2021’21–2216’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K2
    K4
    12
    23
    45
    52

    Student body

    White81%
    Black19%

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Lucy Daniels School whether it takes part.

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    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 Lucy Daniels School

    What grades does Lucy Daniels School serve?

    Lucy Daniels School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend Lucy Daniels School?

    About 16 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Lucy Daniels 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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