Very Good
#95 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 23% of private schools
Durham Academy
School · Durham, NC
A private school in Durham, NC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
3130 PICKETT RD, Durham, NC 27705
- 6.3:1 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Durham Academy 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,431/100K
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | 2–12 | 0.2 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Cresset Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Hope Creek AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Hope Creek AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 51 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Durham Academy is listed in Durham, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Durham Academy
Durham Academy is a private school in Durham, NC, serving approximately 1,196 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 404 private schools in NC.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- 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
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