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#265 of 404 private schools in NC

The Studio School of Durham

Elementary School · Durham, NC

A private elementary school in Durham, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

Private

1201 W WOODCROFT PKWY, Durham, NC 27713

  • 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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+7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,183
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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Diversity Index40%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-2.2 / 10
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Enrollment34
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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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The neighborhood

Where The Studio School of Durham 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat 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

$96,900

Median home value

$380,500

Median rent

$1,460/mo

College educated

65.2%

Homeownership

59.3%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27713; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White76.5%
Hispanic11.8%
Asian5.9%
Two or More5.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Southwest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–51.6 mi669Compare →
Southpoint AcademyPrivate · tuition4.9privateK–52.0 mi50Compare →
Five Oaks Seventh-day Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–72.4 mi16Compare →
Creekside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–52.5 mi551Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

The Studio School of Durham is listed in Durham, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Studio School of Durham

The Studio School of Durham is a private elementary school in Durham, NC, serving approximately 34 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #265 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Studio School of Durham

What grades does The Studio School of Durham serve?

The Studio School of Durham serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend The Studio School of Durham?

The Studio School of Durham has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Studio School of Durham?

The student-teacher ratio at The Studio School of Durham is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Studio School of Durham rank in NC?

The Studio School of Durham ranks #265 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is The Studio School of Durham's MySchoolScout rating?

The Studio School of Durham has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Studio School of Durham a private school?

Yes, The Studio School of Durham 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 The Studio School of Durham a religious school?

No, The Studio School of Durham is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
34
Gender Split
26% M / 74% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
182 days
Setting
Large City
County
Durham County
Area population (ZIP 27713)
58,409
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
34.9
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 27713; 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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