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BETHESDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 1914 S. Miami Blvd., Durham 919-598-0190; bcacrusaders.org Focus Partners with Christian families to help equip students academically, socially, physically and spiritually. Grades K-11 Total Enrollment 210 Student/Faculty Ratio 13:1 Yearly Tuition Elementary, $7,604; middle/high school, $8,386 Special Requirements Student testing and parent interview. CAMELOT ACADEMY 809 Proctor St., Durham (main campus, with an additional farm campus in north Durham) 919-688-3040; camelotacademy.org Focus Features individualized instruction, mastery-based learning and parental involvement. Grades Pre-K-12 Total Enrollment 150 Student/Faculty Ratio 11:1 Yearly Tuition Pre-K-kindergarten, $13,600; Grades 1-4, 16,650; Grades 5-7, $18,980; Grades 8-12, $19,950; award and merit scholarships available. Special Requirements Reading and math assessments, writing sample (fifth grade and older) and two-day student visit; $50 application fee. CARDINAL GIBBONS HIGH SCHOOL 1401 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh 919-834-1625; cghsnc.org Focus A college preparatory school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh that aims to form men and women of faith, service and leadership in church and community. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment Approximately 1,600 Student/Faculty Ratio 16:1 Yearly Tuition $12,905-$17,535 Special Requirements Previous school records, testing, application, recommendation and student visit CAROLINA FRIENDS SCHOOL 4809 Friends School Rd., Durham 919-383-6602; cfsnc.org Focus A learning community working to amplify students’ curiosity, courage and creative thinking. Rooted in Quaker values and informed by researchbased best practices in progressive education, its teachers empower students to question the world around them, discover their passions, think deeply and use their voices in service of the greater good. Grades Pre-K-12 Total Enrollment 500 Student/Faculty Ratio 6:1 in Early School; 9:1 in Lower, Middle and Upper Yearly Tuition See website for tuition ranges by unit; adjusted tuition available. Special Requirements Varies by student age; includes online application, in-person or virtual visit, transcripts and teacher recommendations.
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CARY ACADEMY 1500 N. Harrison Ave., Cary 919-677-3873; caryacademy.org Focus A learning community dedicated to discovery, innovation, collaboration and excellence. Grades 6-12 Total Enrollment 785 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition $29,950; $2,770 new student fee Special Requirements Entrance exam, student visit/interview, transcripts and teacher recommendations.
CHAPEL HILL COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL 108 Mt. Carmel Church Rd., Chapel Hill 919-942-3955; chapelhillcoop.com Focus Partners with families to respect and honor childhood, celebrate independence and support kids as they learn and grow through play. NAEYC Accredited with a Five Star licensure. Grades Pre-K Total Enrollment 110 Student/Faculty Ratio Infant, 3:1; Toddler, 4:1; Age 2, 6:1; Age 3-5, 9:1 Yearly Tuition Varies by age and enrollment status; three-quarter or full-day options. Part-time options also available Mon., Wed., Fri./Tues., Thurs. CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3707 Garrett Rd., Durham 919-354-8000; cressetchristian.org Focus Cultivates the heart of each student to educate, nurture and help shape their character in a Christ-centered environment. Grades Infant-Grade 12 Total Enrollment 240 Student/Faculty Ratio Preschool, 5:1; Lower School, 16:1; Upper School, 18-20:1 Yearly Tuition $9,300-$11,500 (does not include preschool tuition: $11,560-$13,860) Special Requirements Student and parent interview, previous records, visit and application. CRISTO REY RESEARCH TRIANGLE HIGH SCHOOL 334 Blackwell St., Ste. 100, Durham 919-897-5680; cristoreyrt.org Focus College preparatory, career-focused, transformational Catholic high school. Grades 9-11 Total Enrollment 210 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition Average $70 per month per family (for single or multiple children) Special Requirements Not required to be Catholic to attend. DUKE SCHOOL 3716 Erwin Rd., Durham 919-416-9420; dukeschool.org Focus Project-based school inspiring learners to shape their future boldly and creatively since 1947. Grades Age 3-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 501 Student/Faculty Ratio 7:1 Yearly Tuition For 2022-23: Preschool, $4,449-$22,444; K-4, $4,869-$24,345; Grades 5-8, $5,268-$26,339 Special Requirements Admissions application, student assessment and candidate profile.
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DURHAM ACADEMY Preschool & Lower School, 3501 Ridge Rd., Durham; Middle School, 3116 Academy Rd., Durham; Upper School, 3601 Ridge Rd., Durham 919-493-5787; da.org Focus Strives to provide an education that will enable students to live moral, happy and productive lives. Grades Pre-K-12 Total Enrollment 1,247 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $18,500-$32,650 (including activity fees) Special Requirements Assessment or entrance exam, which varies by grade level. Interview required for grades 9-12. DURHAM NATIVITY SCHOOL 1004 N. Mangum St., Durham 919-680-3790; durhamnativity.org Focus Offers an education for boys who have the drive to succeed but not the resources for a quality independent school education. DNS forms boys’ character and intellect, preparing them to continue their education at top prep schools and to serve the community as leaders. Grades 5-8 Total Enrollment 50 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition Durham Nativity School supports each student with a full scholarship Special Requirements Demonstration of financial need; family commitment. EMERSON WALDORF SCHOOL 6211 New Jericho Rd., Chapel Hill 919-967-1858; emersonwaldorf.org Focus Provides an education that inspires students to become independent and creative thinkers who are collaborative leaders in social and environmental justice. Grades Pre-K-12 Total Enrollment 280 Student/Faculty Ratio Early Childhood: 7:1; Grades 1-5: 20:1; Middle: 19:1; High School: 14:1 Yearly Tuition $13,300-$23,145 Special Requirements Tour (in-person or virtually), parent-teacher consultation and new student assessment. EMPOWERED MINDS: AN ACTON ACADEMY 311 Oakwood Ave., Durham 919-439-8028; empoweredmindsacademy.org Focus A Black-led micro school that offers an authentic Montessori experience and learner-driven community where children: cherish freedom; take responsibility for their learning; discover gifts, passions and purpose; are active in the design and execution of their education; and find joy in hard work and diving into subjects through hands-on and collaborative challenges. Each child begins a journey to learn how they can serve others and change the world. By uncovering, reclaiming and reconnecting with their truths, learners will better understand who they were, who they are and who they must be. The school aims to provide a world-class, high-quality educational experience with a focus on character development, and socioemotional and lifelong learning. Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 25 Student/Teacher Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $9,405; $250 annual registration fee. Special Requirements School visit, trial day and interview.