Very Good
#103 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 25% of private schools
Triangle Day School
Elementary School · Durham, NC
A private elementary school in Durham, NC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4911 NEAL RD, Durham, NC 27705
- 12.5:1 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.
Data not available
View data sources
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.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Triangle Day School 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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,431/100K
Powered by
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Hillandale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Hope Creek AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Hope Creek AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 2.8 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Triangle Day School is listed in Durham, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Triangle Day School
Triangle Day School is a private elementary school in Durham, NC, serving approximately 273 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #103 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Triangle Day School
What grades does Triangle Day School serve?
Triangle Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Triangle Day School?
Triangle Day School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Triangle Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Triangle Day School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Triangle Day School rank in NC?
Triangle Day School ranks #103 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Triangle Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Triangle Day School 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 Triangle Day School a private school?
Yes, Triangle Day School 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 Triangle Day School a religious school?
No, Triangle Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Durham County
- Phone
- (919) 383-8800
- 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
Explore more schools
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.