Empowered Minds Academy is a nonsectarian Montessori school serving grades K–8 in the East Durham neighborhood of Durham, NC.
The school enrolls 10 students with 2 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 5:1.
Located in a large city community, Empowered Minds Academy reflects high diversity, with 90% of students identifying as students of color.
Empowered Minds Academy ranks within the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for diversity.
As a small Montessori school in Durham, Empowered Minds Academy offers an alternative K–8 private education in a city setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Empowered Minds Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Empowered Minds Academy?
The application deadline for Empowered Minds Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Empowered Minds Academy located?
Empowered Minds Academy is located in the East Durham neighborhood of Durham, NC.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Empowered Minds Academy is Liberty Christian School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Duke Street KinderCare (1.9 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Liberty Christian School
(Baptist)
3864 Guess Rd
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 471-5522
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 471-5522
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 291 students
Duke Street KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3106 North Duke St.
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 471-1150
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 471-1150
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
2400 Broad Street, Suite 2
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 732-5026
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 732-5026
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 23 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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All-boys
1004 N. Mangum Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 597-7782
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 597-7782
4.4 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 61 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
916 Lamond Ave
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 237-2789
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 237-2789
4.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
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