[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Durham County, North Carolina

Durham County Private Preschools (Closed)

Agape Corner Boarding School

Gr: NS-12 | 28 students

Specialized Curriculum (Christian)

1217 Holloway St

Durham, NC 27701

(919) 682-0546

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The Studio School Of Durham

Gr: K-6 | 35 students

Avg. class size: 17 students

1201 W Woodcroft Parkway

Durham, NC 27713

(919) 967-2700

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Tabernacle Of Life Christian School

Gr: 4-6 | 5 students

Christian

2400 Sovereign St

Durham, NC 27705

(919) 286-5860

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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

827 Teachers

9,164 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Durham County Average	North Carolina (NC) Average	National Average
2025	8:1	11:1	12:1
2024	8:1	11:1	12:1
2023	8:1	10:1	12:1
2022	7:1	10:1	12:1
2021	7:1	10:1	12:1
2020	7:1	10:1	12:1
2019	7:1	10:1	12:1
2018	7:1	10:1	12:1
2017	7:1	11:1	12:1
2016	7:1	11:1	12:1
2015	7:1	11:1	13:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

44%

46%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Durham County Average	North Carolina (NC) Average	National Average
2025	44%	45%	51%
2024	44%	45%	51%
2023	45%	46%	51%
2022	45%	46%	51%
2021	44%	46%	50%
2020	43%	45%	50%
2019	38%	44%	50%
2018	38%	41%	50%
2017	36%	41%	49%
2016	40%	40%	49%
2015	38%	40%	48%

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Average Class Size

17 students

16 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Durham County Average	North Carolina (NC) Average	National Average
2025	16	16	16
2024	17	16	16
2023	17	16	16
2022	17	16	16
2021	17	16	16
2020	17	16	16
2019	17	16	16
2018	17	16	16
2017	17	16	16
2016	17	16	16
2015	16	15	16

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Average Number of AP Courses

10 courses

11 courses

Average SAT score

1318

(Out of 1600)

1207

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$19,652

$11,099

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Durham County Average	North Carolina (NC) Average	National Average
2025	$18,258	$12,054	$12,988
2024	$18,251	$11,759	$12,643
2020	$13,347	$10,204	$11,205
2019	$13,347	$10,162	$11,020
2018	$13,347	$9,617	$10,760
2017	$13,347	$9,499	$10,507
2016	$13,347	$9,442	$10,136
2015	$13,454	$9,087	$9,809

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Average Summer Program Cost

$312

$414

Average % on Financial Aid

30%

29%

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Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Durham County Average	North Carolina (NC) Average	National Average
2025	33%	28%	31%
2024	30%	27%	30%
2023	31%	26%	30%
2022	31%	25%	29%
2021	25%	24%	29%
2020	24%	22%	29%
2019	20%	21%	28%
2018	19%	20%	27%
2017	19%	20%	26%
2016	17%	19%	25%
2015	18%	19%	24%

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Average Financial Aid Grant

$10,566

$5,069

Average Acceptance Rate

66%

84%

Average Endowment Size

$7 million

$14.47 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66

0.59

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Durham County Average	North Carolina (NC) Average	National Average
2025	0.65	0.59	0.65
2024	0.65	0.59	0.65
2023	0.65	0.59	0.65
2022	0.66	0.56	0.64
2021	0.66	0.56	0.64
2020	0.66	0.55	0.64
2019	0.65	0.55	0.64
2018	0.65	0.55	0.64
2017	0.61	0.53	0.62
2016	0.60	0.53	0.62
2015	0.61	0.52	0.62

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# American Indian Students

7 Students

412 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

395 Students

2,681 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Durham County Average	North Carolina (NC) Average	National Average
2025	9%	4%	4%
2024	9%	4%	5%
2023	5%	3%	5%
2022	5%	3%	5%
2021	5%	2%	5%
2020	5%	2%	4%
2019	5%	2%	5%
2018	5%	2%	5%
2017	3%	3%	3%
2016	3%	2%	3%
2015	3%	2%	3%

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# Hispanic Students

170 Students

3,227 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Durham County Average	North Carolina (NC) Average	National Average
2025	3%	3%	8%
2024	3%	3%	8%
2023	4%	4%	8%
2022	3%	3%	8%
2021	3%	3%	7%
2020	3%	3%	7%
2019	3%	3%	7%
2018	4%	3%	7%
2017	3%	2%	6%
2016	3%	2%	7%
2015	3%	2%	6%

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# Black Students

465 Students

5,754 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Durham County Average	North Carolina (NC) Average	National Average
2025	9%	6%	6%
2024	8%	6%	6%
2023	8%	6%	6%
2022	10%	6%	6%
2021	11%	6%	7%
2020	11%	6%	7%
2019	9%	6%	6%
2018	9%	6%	6%
2017	8%	5%	6%
2016	9%	6%	6%
2015	9%	6%	6%

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# White Students

2,552 Students

53,176 Students

% White Students

49%

55%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Durham County Average	North Carolina (NC) Average	National Average
2025	50%	56%	48%
2024	50%	56%	48%
2023	47%	56%	48%
2022	47%	60%	50%
2021	48%	61%	50%
2020	48%	62%	51%
2019	49%	62%	52%
2018	49%	61%	52%
2017	54%	63%	54%
2016	55%	64%	54%
2015	54%	65%	54%

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# Hawaiian Students

10 Students

421 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

1,603 Students

30,536 Students

% of Others Students

31%

32%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Durham County Average	North Carolina (NC) Average	National Average
2025	29%	31%	34%
2024	30%	31%	33%
2023	35%	31%	33%
2022	34%	28%	31%
2021	32%	28%	31%
2020	32%	27%	31%
2019	33%	27%	30%
2018	32%	28%	30%
2017	31%	27%	30%
2016	29%	26%	29%
2015	30%	25%	29%

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Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

12 extracurriculars

9 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Durham County, NC?

The private preschools in Durham County, NC include Carolina Friends School, Duke School, and Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill.

How many private preschools are located in Durham County?

20 private preschools are located in Durham County.

How much do private preschools cost in Durham County?

The average tuition cost is $19,652, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $11,099.

How diverse are private preschools in Durham County?

Durham County private preschools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.

What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Durham County?

35% of private preschools in Durham County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Which private preschools in Durham County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private preschools in Durham County include: Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill vs. Durham Academy, Durham Academy vs. Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill

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