Top 5 Best Durham County Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 private high schools serving 3,745 students in Durham County, NC.
The top ranked private high schools in Durham County, NC include Hill Learning Center, Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill and Durham Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 66%, which is lower than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
53% of private high schools in Durham County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Durham County Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Hill Learning Center
Hill Learning Center Photo - Hill Learning Center's campus is located at 3200 Pickett Road in Durham.
Special Education School
(2)
3200 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-7464
Grades: 1-12
| 166 students
Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill
Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill Photo - At Trinity School we are convinced that a vibrant Christian faith draws forth a rich and deep education. The Christian education we offer here involves the education of the whole person, created in God's image: We honor the life of the mind through the pursuit of deep understandings. We are a place where bright minds and open hearts meet.
(Christian)
(4)
4011 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
Grades: PK-12
| 583 students
Camelot Academy
809 Proctor St
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 688-3040
Grades: K-12
| 134 students
Carolina Friends School
Carolina Friends School Photo - Interscholastic sports are available for Middle and Upper School students.
(Friends)
(2)
4809 Friends School Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-6602
Grades: PK-12
| 517 students
Durham Academy
3501 Ridge Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-3400
Grades: PK-12
| 1,233 students
Insight Colearning Center
(5)
2020 Chapel Hill Rd.
Durham, NC 27707
(984) 888-0578
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Bethesda Christian Academy
Bethesda Christian Academy Photo - Welcome to Crusader Country!
(Baptist)
1914 S Miami Blvd
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 598-0190
Grades: K-9
| 176 students
Cresset Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
3707 Garrett Rd
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 354-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 250 students
Faith Assembly Christian Academy
(Christian)
3120 Fayetteville St
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 687-2763
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
Fellowship Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
515 Southerland St
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 596-9331
Grades: K-12
| 125 students
Hope Creek Academy
Special Education School
4723 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 932-0360
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
Liberty Christian School
(Baptist)
3864 Guess Rd
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 471-5522
Grades: K-12
| 223 students
Mount Zion Christian Academy
(Christian)
3519 Fayetteville St
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 688-4245
Grades: K-12
| 176 students
916 Lamond Ave
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 237-2789
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
St. Sya Academy Ii
3102 Cedarwood Dr
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 768-7421
Grades: K-11
| 32 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Durham County, North Carolina

Durham County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Agape Corner Boarding School (Closed 2011)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1217 Holloway St
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-0546
Grades: NS-12
| 28 students
2400 Sovereign St
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 286-5860
Grades: 4-6
| 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Durham County, NC?
The top ranked private high schools in Durham County, NC include Hill Learning Center, Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill and Durham Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Durham County, NC?
15 private high schools are located in Durham County, NC.
How diverse are private high schools in Durham County, NC?
Durham County, NC private high schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Durham County, NC?
53% of private high schools in Durham County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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