Excellent
#17 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 4% of private schools
Duke School
Elementary School · Durham, NC
A private elementary school in Durham, NC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
3716 ERWIN RD, Durham, NC 27705
- 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.
Data not available
View data sources
Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Duke School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,431/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Durham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,153
Median home value
$398,500
Median rent
$1,422/mo
College educated
62.4%
Homeownership
44.6%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Creek AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Hope Creek AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Community School of Digital & Visual ArtCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Durham AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,196 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Duke School is listed in Durham, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Duke School
Duke School is a private elementary school in Durham, NC, serving approximately 439 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Duke School
What grades does Duke School serve?
Duke School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Duke School?
Duke School has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duke School?
The student-teacher ratio at Duke School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Duke School rank in NC?
Duke School ranks #17 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Duke School's MySchoolScout rating?
Duke School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Duke School a private school?
Yes, Duke School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Duke School a religious school?
No, Duke School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 439
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Durham County
- Phone
- (919) 493-9857
- Area population (ZIP 27705)
- 48,412
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27705; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
Explore more schools
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.