3716 Erwin Rd., Durham 919-416-9420 dukeschool.org Focus Students leave Duke School with the ability to think independently and critically and prepared to take their place in the global community in which collaboration and strong communication skills are essential. Grades Age 3 to Grade 8 Total Enrollment 485 Student/Faculty Ratio Preschool and kindergarten, 8:1; grade 1-4, 12:1; grades 5-8, 12:1 Yearly Tuition Visit dukeschool.org/page/ apply/duke-schoolaffordability for details. Special Requirements Admissions application, student assessment, candidate profile, parent visit and tour.
Grades Infant-2 years Total Enrollment 28 Student/Faculty Ratio Infants 3:1; Toddlers 5:1; Age 2, 6:1 Yearly Tuition Varies by age and enrollment status. Three-quarter or full-day options. Special Requirements None.
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 grounded in the truth of God’s word. Grades Infant-12 Total Enrollment 280 Student/Faculty Ratio Preschool 5:1; Lower School 9:1; Upper School 10:1 Yearly Tuition $8,140-$10,159 Special Requirements Student and parent interview, previous records, visit and application.
DURHAM ACADEMY
Preschool and 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 1,230 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $14,965-$25,925 (not including activity fees) Special Requirements Assessment or entrance exam, which varies by grade level. Interview required for grades 9-12.
Hill Learning Center’s Louise Rollins, who serves as the middle school coordinator, teaches her students about syllables.
DURHAM NATIVITY SCHOOL
1004 N. Mangum St., Durham 919-680-3790 durhamnativity.org Focus Provides a learning environment for eligible boys, supporting them in their personal, social, moral and intellectual development, and positioning them to be successful at an independent college preparatory high school.
Grades 5-8 Total Enrollment 60 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition None. Special Requirements Open house.
EMERSON WALDORF SCHOOL
6211 New Jericho Rd., Chapel Hill 919-967-1858 emersonwaldorf.org Focus Encourages and promotes independent thinking and social responsibility, as well as academic and artistic excellence. Grades Pre-K-12 Total Enrollment 250 Student/Faculty Ratio Kindergarten, 8:1; grades 1-12, 10:1 Yearly Tuition $5,099-$17,891 Special Requirements Meeting with parents and child, plus classroom visit.
EMPOWERED MINDS ACADEMY
1217 Holloway St., Durham empoweredmindsacademy.com Focus A learner-driven community where children cherish freedom and take responsibility for their experiences. African-centered content and culture are valued and practiced. Children discover their gifts, their passions and their purpose, and are active participants in the design and execution of their education, finding joy in hard work, earning real-world apprenticeships and taking deep dives into subjects through hands-on challenges and projects. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 16 Student/Teacher Ratio 8:1 Yearly Tuition $5,000, $250 annual registration fee. Special Requirements School visit, trial day and interview.
GORMAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
3311 E. Geer St., Durham 919-688-2567 gormanchristian.org Focus Partners with parents to provide an excellent education with a Biblical worldview while developing strong Christian character and values. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 100 Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1 Yearly Tuition K, $5,472; Grades 1-5, $6,567; Grades 6-8, $6,810; Early Learning Center (weekly) Age 2, $189; Age 3-4, $176 Special Requirements Administrator meets parents and child.
HAW RIVER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
2428 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd., Pittsboro 919-533-4139 hawriverchristian.org Focus A nonprofit, interdenominational private school providing an excellent Christian and classical education. Grades Junior K-Grade 9
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