Very Good

#96 of 404 private schools in NC

Top 24% of private schools

Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill

School

4011 PICKETT RD, Durham, NC 27705

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

558

Student-Teacher

8.6:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Enrollment

558

Student-Teacher

8.6:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

North Carolina private schools

#96 of 404

In Durham

#9 of 19

public schools

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About Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill

Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill is a private school in Durham, NC. Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill serves approximately 558 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #96 of 404 private schools in NC.

How it compares1.1 pts above NC schools

7.3

This school 7.3 · Very Good
NC avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 8.6:1 students to teachers, Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill 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.

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How Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill compares to 68 public schools serving similar grades in Durham, NC

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.6:1

This School

13.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

558

This School

648

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.3

This School

6.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 76.7% vs 0%

Black 7.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 4.5% vs 0%

Asian 2.7% vs 0%

Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill Durham Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill (this school)	—	558	8.6:1	7.3
Forest View Elementary	0.9 mi	650	13.3:1	5.8
Community School of Digital & Visual Art	2.2 mi	181	12.9:1	4.5
Sherwood Githens Middle	2.3 mi	811	14.2:1	7.3
Hope Valley Elementary	3.2 mi	626	12.8:1	6.5
Ignite Online Academy	3.3 mi	369	10:1	4.9
Creekside Elementary	3.3 mi	551	13.8:1	4.4
Rogers-Herr Middle	3.3 mi	631	14.7:1	8.7
Lakewood Elementary	3.3 mi	401	10.8:1	6.0
Lakewood Montessori Middle	3.7 mi	303	14.4:1	9.6
C E Jordan High	4.1 mi	2,068	17.8:1	5.0
Morehead Montessori	4.6 mi	226	10.8:1	8.8
Durham Charter School	4.7 mi	777	12.5:1	7.1
E K Powe Elementary	4.8 mi	409	13.2:1	7.9
C C Spaulding Elementary	5.0 mi	223	9.3:1	4.9
W G Pearson Elementary	5.0 mi	348	11.2:1	7.2
Fayetteville Street Elementary	5.0 mi	239	12.6:1	5.6
Southwest Elementary	5.1 mi	669	12.9:1	8.3
George Watts Elementary	5.2 mi	309	11.9:1	8.9
J D Clement Early College HS	5.2 mi	386	24.1:1	7.5
Durham School of the Arts	5.3 mi	1,767	16.1:1	8.7

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

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

B+ 7.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.6:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.9 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,295

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 39%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 6.1 / 10

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Enrollment 558

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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 76.7%

Two or More 8.4%

Black 7.3%

Hispanic 4.5%

Asian 2.7%

Native American 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4011 PICKETT RD, Durham, NC 27705

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill may also want to explore other schools in the area. CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 8.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CAROLINA FRIENDS SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 2.7 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 3.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Forest View Elementary Durham	0.9 mi	650	5.8
HOPE CREEK ACADEMY Durham	1.0 mi	51	7.2
HOPE CREEK ACADEMY Durham	1.0 mi	51	6.9
CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Durham	1.2 mi	146	8.4
HILL LEARNING CENTER Durham	1.3 mi	167	7.4
DURHAM ACADEMY Durham	1.5 mi	1,196	7.3
Sherwood Githens Middle Durham	2.3 mi	811	7.3
FIVE OAKS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Durham	2.4 mi	16	—
DUKE SCHOOL Durham	2.3 mi	439	8.2
East Chapel Hill High Chapel Hill	2.2 mi	1,411	8.7
Community School of Digital & Visual Art Durham	2.2 mi	181	4.5
LERNER JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL Durham	2.2 mi	86	5.9
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM Durham	2.3 mi	80	7.1
CAROLINA FRIENDS SCHOOL Durham	2.7 mi	473	7.7
Creekside Elementary Durham	3.3 mi	551	4.4
Ignite Online Academy Durham	3.3 mi	369	4.9
Ephesus Elementary Chapel Hill	3.2 mi	389	8.3
MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL Chapel Hill	3.2 mi	30	4.8
DURHAM ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL DIV Durham	2.8 mi	1,195	6.2
INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Durham	3.0 mi	77	8.2

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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DAVIDSON DAY SCHOOL Davidson, NC	428	7.3
ROCKY MOUNT ACADEMY Rocky Mount, NC	426	7.3
THE EPIPHANY SCHOOL OF GLOBAL STUDIES New Bern, NC	447	7.3
VERITAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Fletcher, NC	336	7.3
WESTCHESTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL High Point, NC	388	7.3
SOUTHLAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Huntersville, NC	599	7.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill

What grades does Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill serve?

Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill?

Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill has an enrollment of approximately 558 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill?

The student-teacher ratio at Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill rank in NC?

Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill ranks #96 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill's MySchoolScout rating?

Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill a private school?

Yes, Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill a religious school?

Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 3 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 27 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment: 558
Gender Split: 53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 65
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 185 days
Setting: Large City
County: Durham County
Phone: (919) 402-8262

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