QEI-Durham is a private school dedicated to partnering with parents and the community to provide a holistic, child-centered approach to learning, founded on truth, respect, self-discipline, honor, integrity, and love.
These principles permeate the school's curriculum and are evident in day-to-day interactions between students and their teachers.
Where we're going Our vision is to be the premier private elementary school in the Southeast by the year 2010.
The proof that we are on our way to this vision is found in the combination of our students' classroom successes, personal growth and development, and high scores on nationally standardized tests.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Quality Education Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
89 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: We raise the quality of life of everyone we touch.
- QEI-Durham is a private school dedicated to partnering with parents and the community to provide a holistic, child-centered approach to learning, founded on truth, respect, self-discipline, honor, integrity, and love. These principles permeate the school's curriculum and are evident in day-to-day interactions between students and their teachers. Where we're going Our vision is to be the premier private elementary school in the Southeast by the year 2010. The proof that we are on our way to this vision is found in the combination of our students' classroom successes, personal growth and development, and high scores on nationally standardized tests.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Quality Education Institute?
The application deadline for Quality Education Institute is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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