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The Studio School of Durham

Independent school · Grades K–4

Durham, NC

1201 W Woodcroft Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713

Overall grade: A-

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

  • A-Class size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 8 students per teacher

In Durham, North Carolina, The Studio School of Durham is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 4th grade. About 15 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 174 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–4
Students
15
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 9 girls, 6 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
174 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 51% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 92% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 39 independent elementary schools in North Carolina.

    Students by grade

    K5
    16
    22
    42

    Student body

    White80%
    Hispanic or Latino13%
    Asian7%

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Studio School of Durham 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 The Studio School of Durham

    What grades does The Studio School of Durham serve?

    The Studio School of Durham serves grades K–4.

    How many students attend The Studio School of Durham?

    About 15 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Studio School of Durham?

    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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