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Very Good

#82 of 404 private schools in NC

Top 20% of private schools

Immaculata Catholic School

Elementary School

721 BURCH AVE, Durham, NC 27701

Private

Enrollment

496

Student-Teacher

11.3:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

North Carolina private schools

#82 of 404

In Durham

#6 of 19

public schools

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Immaculata Catholic School

7.4/10

Elementary School in Durham · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Durham Charter School

7.1/10

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8.7/10

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About Immaculata Catholic School

Immaculata Catholic School is a private elementary school in Durham, NC. Immaculata Catholic School serves approximately 496 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Immaculata Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 404 private schools in NC.

How it compares1.0 pts above NC schools
  • This school 7.4 · Very Good
  • NC avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Immaculata Catholic School 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

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How Immaculata Catholic School compares to 58 public schools serving similar grades in Durham, NC

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
This School
vs
13.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
496
This School
vs
600
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.4
This School
vs
6.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 60.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 12.1% vs 0%
Black 10.3% vs 0%
Asian 3.8% vs 0%
Immaculata Catholic School Durham Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Immaculata Catholic School (this school) 7.4
Durham Charter School 7.1
Durham School of the Arts 8.7
Morehead Montessori 8.8
George Watts Elementary 8.9
Central Park School For Children 5.6
E K Powe Elementary 7.9
Global Scholars Academy 7.9
Lakewood Montessori Middle 9.6
C C Spaulding Elementary 4.9
Lakewood Elementary 6.0
Eastway Elementary 6.1
Club Boulevard Elementary 8.2
KIPP Durham College Preparatory 6.9
Brogden Middle 4.6
Burton Elementary 9.0
Rogers-Herr Middle 8.7
Maureen Joy Charter School 6.1
Fayetteville Street Elementary 5.6
James E Shepard Middle 7.6
Y E Smith Elementary 4.7

Showing 20 of 58 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

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 5.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.0 / 10
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School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 59%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Enrollment 496
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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)

White 60.7%
Two or More 12.7%
Hispanic 12.1%
Black 10.3%
Asian 3.8%
Native American 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

721 BURCH AVE, Durham, NC 27701

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Immaculata Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Burton Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is George Watts Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Morehead Montessori (rated 8.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Durham, see our Durham schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Durham Charter School Durham 0.1 mi 7.1
Durham School of the Arts Durham 0.6 mi 8.7
Morehead Montessori Durham 0.6 mi 8.8
George Watts Elementary Durham 0.7 mi 8.9
Central Park School For Children Durham 0.9 mi 5.6
INSIGHT COLEARNING CENTER Durham 1.0 mi
E K Powe Elementary Durham 1.1 mi 7.9
Lakewood Montessori Middle Durham 1.2 mi 9.6
EMPOWERED MINDS ACADEMY Durham 1.1 mi
Global Scholars Academy Durham 1.2 mi 7.9
C C Spaulding Elementary Durham 1.4 mi 4.9
Lakewood Elementary Durham 1.6 mi 6.0
J D Clement Early College HS Durham 1.8 mi 7.5
Brogden Middle Durham 1.9 mi 4.6
Club Boulevard Elementary Durham 1.8 mi 8.2
Eastway Elementary Durham 1.7 mi 6.1
Burton Elementary Durham 2.0 mi 9.0
Rogers-Herr Middle Durham 2.1 mi 8.7
KIPP Durham College Preparatory Durham 1.9 mi 6.9
MONTESSORI FARM SCHOOL Durham 2.3 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 27701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$66,852

Median Home Value

$457,600

Median Rent

$1,279/mo

Population

24,881

College Educated

50.2%

Homeownership

29.3%

Avg Commute

21.4 min

Poverty Rate

20%

Median Age

34.6

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Bethware Elementary Kings Mountain, NC 7.4
CHARLOTTE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Charlotte, NC 7.4
Classical Charter Schools of Southport Bolivia, NC 7.4
Denton Elementary Denton, NC 7.4
Grays Chapel Elementary School Franklinville, NC 7.4
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary Hallsboro, NC 7.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Immaculata Catholic School

What grades does Immaculata Catholic School serve?

Immaculata Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Immaculata Catholic School?

Immaculata Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 496 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Immaculata Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Immaculata Catholic School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Immaculata Catholic School rank in NC?

Immaculata Catholic School ranks #82 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Immaculata Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Immaculata Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Immaculata Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Immaculata Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Immaculata Catholic School a religious school?

Immaculata Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
80 Very Walkable
Transit Score
71 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
78 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
496
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Durham County

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