Very Good
#101 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 25% of private schools
Hope Creek Academy
School
4723 ERWIN RD, Durham, NC 27705
Enrollment
51
Student-Teacher
2.3:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
51
Student-Teacher
2.3:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
North Carolina private schools
#101 of 404
In Durham
#10 of 19
public schools
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Hope Creek Academy
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About Hope Creek Academy
Hope Creek Academy is a private school in Durham, NC. Hope Creek Academy serves approximately 51 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 2.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Hope Creek Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 404 private schools in NC.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- NC avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 51 students, Hope Creek Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 2.3:1 students to teachers, Hope Creek Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Hope Creek 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 Hope Creek Academy compares to 68 public schools serving similar grades in Durham, NC
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Hope Creek Academy (this school) | 7.2 |
| Forest View Elementary | 5.8 |
| Community School of Digital & Visual Art | 4.5 |
| Lakewood Elementary | 6.0 |
| Rogers-Herr Middle | 8.7 |
| Hope Valley Elementary | 6.5 |
| Sherwood Githens Middle | 7.3 |
| Lakewood Montessori Middle | 9.6 |
| E K Powe Elementary | 7.9 |
| Morehead Montessori | 8.8 |
| Durham Charter School | 7.1 |
| Ignite Online Academy | 4.9 |
| Creekside Elementary | 4.4 |
| George Watts Elementary | 8.9 |
| Durham School of the Arts | 8.7 |
| C C Spaulding Elementary | 4.9 |
| C E Jordan High | 5.0 |
| Fayetteville Street Elementary | 5.6 |
| Central Park School For Children | 5.6 |
| J D Clement Early College HS | 7.5 |
| W G Pearson Elementary | 7.2 |
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
4723 ERWIN RD, Durham, NC 27705
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hope Creek Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 8.4/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CAROLINA FRIENDS SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, HILL LEARNING CENTER (rated 7.4/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Durham, see our Durham schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HOPE CREEK ACADEMY Durham | 0.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Forest View Elementary Durham | 0.3 mi | 5.8 |
| TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM & CHAPEL HILL Durham | 1.0 mi | 7.3 |
| HILL LEARNING CENTER Durham | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Durham | 1.4 mi | 8.4 |
| DURHAM ACADEMY Durham | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| DUKE SCHOOL Durham | 1.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Community School of Digital & Visual Art Durham | 1.8 mi | 4.5 |
| LERNER JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL Durham | 1.9 mi | 5.9 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM Durham | 2.1 mi | 7.1 |
| TRIANGLE DAY SCHOOL Durham | 2.8 mi | 7.2 |
| CAROLINA FRIENDS SCHOOL Durham | 2.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Sherwood Githens Middle Durham | 3.1 mi | 7.3 |
| DURHAM ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL DIV Durham | 2.7 mi | 6.2 |
| FIVE OAKS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Durham | 3.3 mi | — |
| INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Durham | 2.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Lakewood Elementary Durham | 2.9 mi | 6.0 |
| East Chapel Hill High Chapel Hill | 3.1 mi | 8.7 |
| Hope Valley Elementary Durham | 3.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Rogers-Herr Middle Durham | 3.1 mi | 8.7 |
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
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| FIVE POINTS EDUCATION TRAINING CENTER Kinston, NC | 7.1 |
| NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Clinton, NC | 7.1 |
| BEREAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Winston-Salem, NC | 7.0 |
| IMPACT JOURNEY SCHOOL Greensboro, NC | 7.4 |
| MANUS ACADEMY Charlotte, NC | 7.0 |
| THE SCHOOL OF HOPE Fayetteville, NC | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hope Creek Academy
What grades does Hope Creek Academy serve?
Hope Creek Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Hope Creek Academy?
Hope Creek Academy has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Creek Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Creek Academy is 2.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Hope Creek Academy rank in NC?
Hope Creek Academy ranks #101 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Hope Creek Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hope Creek Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hope Creek Academy a private school?
Yes, Hope Creek 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 Hope Creek Academy a religious school?
No, Hope Creek Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Gender Split
- 78% M / 22% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Durham County
- Phone
- (919) 932-0360
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