Carolina Friends School Photo - Interscholastic sports are available for Middle and Upper School students.

Top 10 Best Durham County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 37 private schools serving 7,699 students in Durham County, NC (there are 73 public schools, serving 44,718 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Durham County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Durham County, NC include Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill, Carolina Friends School, and Durham Academy.
The average tuition cost is $14,241, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $11,038.
41% of private schools in Durham County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Durham County Private Schools (2024-25)

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
(4)
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 - Trinity is located in Durham, North Carolina on 22 acres bordered by trails, creeks, and forests. Trinity is a CSI and SAIS-accredited independent school where children flourish in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through grade 12. We educate within the framework of Christian faith and conviction, teaching the classical tools of learning; providing a rich yet unhurried education; and communicating truth, goodness,
(Christian)
(4)
4011 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
Grades: PK-12
| 599 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.
(2)
4809 Friends School Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-6602
Grades: PK-12
| 513 students
Duke School
Duke School Photo - Welcome to Duke School! Our students love learning; visit us and see why!
3716 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 416-9420
Grades: PK-8
| 497 students
Durham Academy
3501 Ridge Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-3400
Grades: PK-12
| 1,253 students
3116 Academy Rd
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 489-9118
Grades: PK-12
| 1,233 students
Immaculata Catholic School
Immaculata Catholic School Photo - With small class sizes, our students form deep and lasting friendships.
(Catholic)
(1)
721 Burch Avenue
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-5847
Grades: PK-8
| 487 students
Insight Colearning Center
Alternative School
(5)
2020 Chapel Hill Rd.
Durham, NC 27707
(984) 888-0578
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Liberty Christian School
(Baptist)
3864 Guess Rd
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 471-5522
Grades: K-12
| 291 students
Triangle Day School
4911 Neal Rd
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-8800
Grades: PK-8
| 337 students
Al Huda Academy
(Islamic)
5104 Revere Rd
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 572-9500
Grades: PK-5
| 81 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
| 184 students
Bryson Christian Montessori School
Montessori School
6701 Garrett Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 490-0287
Grades: K-1
| 28 students
Cresset Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
3707 Garrett Rd
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 354-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 224 students
Duke Street KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3106 North Duke St.
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 471-1150
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Durham Nativity School
Durham Nativity School Photo - Our young men are always striving to be world changers in their community.
All-boys
1004 N. Mangum Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 597-7782
Grades: 5-8
| 61 students
Empowered Minds Academy
Montessori School
1415 Holloway St
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 949-0147
Grades: K-8
| 10 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
Five Oaks Seventh-day Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4124 Farrington Rd
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 493-5555
Grades: K-7
| 18 students
634 Poplar St
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 818-8181
Grades: K-2
| 4 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
5300 Fayetteville Road
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 544-3311
Grades: NS-K
| 134 students
3315 E Geer St
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 688-2567
Grades: K-8
| 105 students
Hope Creek Academy
Hope Creek Academy Photo
Special Education School
4723 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 932-0360
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
International Montessori School
International Montessori School Photo - A 5 year old IMS student using the moveable alphabet to spell the words illustrated on cards.
Montessori School
(3)
3001 Academy Rd Ste 300
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 401-4343
Grades: PK-6
| 159 students
Lerner Jewish Community Day School
Lerner Jewish Community Day School Photo
(Jewish)
(2)
1935 W Cornwallis Rd
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 286-5517
Grades: NS-5
| 152 students
Montessori Community School
Montessori Community School Photo - One of three Primary playgrounds
Montessori School
(2)
4512 Pope Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 493-8541
Grades: PK-8
| 222 students
Montessori Farm School
Montessori School
(5)
2400 Broad Street, Suite 2
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 732-5026
Grades: PK-1
| 23 students
Montessori School Of Durham
Montessori School Of Durham Photo - A view of the MSD office.
Montessori School
(3)
2800 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-9045
Grades: PK-6
| 170 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
Quality Education Institute Of Durham
Quality Education Institute Of Durham Photo
(Church of Christ)
800 Elmira Avenue
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 680-6544
Grades: PK-5
| 53 students
St. Sya Academy Ii
3102 Cedarwood Dr
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 768-7421
Grades: K-11
| 32 students
South Square KinderCare
South Square KinderCare Photo - Preschool Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
3703 University Dr.
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 489-7269
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
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Durham County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1201 W Woodcroft Parkway
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 967-2700
Grades: K-6
| 35 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 schools in Durham County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Durham County, NC include Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill, Carolina Friends School, and Durham Academy.
How many private schools are located in Durham County?
37 private schools are located in Durham County.
How much do private schools cost in Durham County?
The average tuition cost is $14,241, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $11,038.
How diverse are private schools in Durham County?
Durham County private schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Durham County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Durham County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Durham County?
41% of private schools in Durham County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Durham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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