Very Good
#103 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 25% of private schools
Triangle Day School
Elementary School
4911 NEAL RD, Durham, NC 27705
Enrollment
273
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
273
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
North Carolina private schools
#103 of 404
In Durham
#11 of 19
public schools
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Triangle Day School
Elementary School in Durham · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Triangle Day School
Triangle Day School is a private elementary school in Durham, NC. Triangle Day School serves approximately 273 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Triangle Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #103 of 404 private schools in NC.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- NC avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Triangle Day 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
BetaHow Triangle Day School compares to 58 public schools serving similar grades in Durham, NC
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Triangle Day School (this school) | 7.2 |
| Hillandale Elementary | 3.8 |
| Forest View Elementary | 5.8 |
| E K Powe Elementary | 7.9 |
| Community School of Digital & Visual Art | 4.5 |
| Brogden Middle | 4.6 |
| George Watts Elementary | 8.9 |
| Lakewood Elementary | 6.0 |
| Lakewood Montessori Middle | 9.6 |
| Durham Charter School | 7.1 |
| Durham School of the Arts | 8.7 |
| Easley Elementary | 8.7 |
| Holt Elementary | 5.9 |
| Excelsior Classical Academy | 4.4 |
| Morehead Montessori | 8.8 |
| Club Boulevard Elementary | 8.2 |
| Central Park School For Children | 5.6 |
| Rogers-Herr Middle | 8.7 |
| Voyager Academy | 8.0 |
| Hope Valley Elementary | 6.5 |
| Global Scholars Academy | 7.9 |
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
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4911 NEAL RD, Durham, NC 27705
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Triangle Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. DUKE SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is E K Powe Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM (rated 7.1/10, 3.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Durham, see our Durham schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DUKE SCHOOL Durham | 1.9 mi | 8.2 |
| HOPE CREEK ACADEMY Durham | 2.8 mi | 7.2 |
| HOPE CREEK ACADEMY Durham | 2.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Forest View Elementary Durham | 2.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Riverside High Durham | 3.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Hillandale Elementary Durham | 2.8 mi | 3.8 |
| Community School of Digital & Visual Art Durham | 3.4 mi | 4.5 |
| DURHAM ACADEMY Durham | 3.5 mi | 7.3 |
| LERNER JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL Durham | 3.5 mi | 5.9 |
| HILL LEARNING CENTER Durham | 3.6 mi | 7.4 |
| E K Powe Elementary Durham | 3.0 mi | 7.9 |
| CAROLINA FRIENDS SCHOOL Durham | 3.1 mi | 7.7 |
| CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Durham | 3.8 mi | 8.4 |
| TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM & CHAPEL HILL Durham | 3.8 mi | 7.3 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM Durham | 3.8 mi | 7.1 |
| LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Durham | 3.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Lakewood Elementary Durham | 3.7 mi | 6.0 |
| INSIGHT COLEARNING CENTER Durham | 3.6 mi | — |
| Lakewood Montessori Middle Durham | 3.9 mi | 9.6 |
| MONTESSORI FARM SCHOOL Durham | 3.5 mi | — |
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
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bostian Elementary China Grove, NC | 7.2 |
| Mount Olive Elementary School King, NC | 7.2 |
| Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School Forest City, NC | 7.2 |
| Mull Elementary Morganton, NC | 7.2 |
| Pathways Elementary Hillsborough, NC | 7.2 |
| The Experiential School of Greensboro Greensboro, NC | 7.2 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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