Very Good
#95 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 23% of private schools
Durham Academy
School
3130 PICKETT RD, Durham, NC 27705
Enrollment
1,196
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
1,196
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
North Carolina private schools
#95 of 404
In Durham
#8 of 19
public schools
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Durham Academy
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About Durham Academy
Durham Academy is a private school in Durham, NC. Durham Academy serves approximately 1,196 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Durham Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 404 private schools in NC.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- NC avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 6.3:1 students to teachers, Durham Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Durham Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Durham Academy compares to 68 public schools serving similar grades in Durham, NC
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Durham Academy (this school) | 7.3 |
| Community School of Digital & Visual Art | 4.5 |
| Forest View Elementary | 5.8 |
| Hope Valley Elementary | 6.5 |
| Lakewood Elementary | 6.0 |
| Rogers-Herr Middle | 8.7 |
| Lakewood Montessori Middle | 9.6 |
| Sherwood Githens Middle | 7.3 |
| Morehead Montessori | 8.8 |
| Durham Charter School | 7.1 |
| C C Spaulding Elementary | 4.9 |
| E K Powe Elementary | 7.9 |
| Fayetteville Street Elementary | 5.6 |
| W G Pearson Elementary | 7.2 |
| Ignite Online Academy | 4.9 |
| Creekside Elementary | 4.4 |
| J D Clement Early College HS | 7.5 |
| C E Jordan High | 5.0 |
| George Watts Elementary | 8.9 |
| Durham School of the Arts | 8.7 |
| James E Shepard Middle | 7.6 |
Showing 20 of 68 schools. View all schools in Durham
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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 Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3130 PICKETT RD, Durham, NC 27705
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Durham Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 8.4/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HILL LEARNING CENTER (rated 7.4/10, 0.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM & CHAPEL HILL (rated 7.3/10, 1.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Durham, see our Durham schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HILL LEARNING CENTER Durham | 0.2 mi | 7.4 |
| CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Durham | 0.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Community School of Digital & Visual Art Durham | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| LERNER JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL Durham | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM Durham | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| HOPE CREEK ACADEMY Durham | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| HOPE CREEK ACADEMY Durham | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| DUKE SCHOOL Durham | 1.5 mi | 8.2 |
| DURHAM ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL DIV Durham | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
| TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM & CHAPEL HILL Durham | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Forest View Elementary Durham | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Durham | 1.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Hope Valley Elementary Durham | 1.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Lakewood Elementary Durham | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
| Rogers-Herr Middle Durham | 1.9 mi | 8.7 |
| Sherwood Githens Middle Durham | 2.4 mi | 7.3 |
| FIVE OAKS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Durham | 2.6 mi | — |
| Lakewood Montessori Middle Durham | 2.3 mi | 9.6 |
| INSIGHT COLEARNING CENTER Durham | 2.4 mi | — |
| TRIANGLE DAY SCHOOL Durham | 3.5 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 27705 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,153
Median Home Value
$398,500
Median Rent
$1,422/mo
Population
48,412
College Educated
62.4%
Homeownership
44.6%
Avg Commute
21.6 min
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Median Age
35.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Falls Lake Academy Creedmoor, NC | 7.3 |
| Vance Charter School Henderson, NC | 7.2 |
| Bradford Preparatory School Charlotte, NC | 7.4 |
| Community School of Davidson Davidson, NC | 7.1 |
| Durham Charter School Durham, NC | 7.1 |
| Cornerstone Charter Academy-CFA Greensboro, NC | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Durham Academy
What grades does Durham Academy serve?
Durham Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Durham Academy?
Durham Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durham Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Durham Academy is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Durham Academy rank in NC?
Durham Academy ranks #95 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Durham Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Durham Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Durham Academy a private school?
Yes, Durham Academy 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 Durham Academy a religious school?
No, Durham Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 191
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Durham County
- Phone
- (919) 489-6569
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