Carolina Friends School
4809 Friends School Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
511
Tuition
$25,240
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Avg. Review Score
4.2
Duke School
3716 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
504
Tuition
$27,564
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Avg. Review Score
4.4
Durham Academy
3601 Ridge Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
1,237
Tuition
$29,635
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Avg. Review Score
4.4
Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill
4011 Pickett Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
600
Tuition
$29,090
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Avg. Review Score
4.4
Alston Ridge Elementary School
11555 Green Level Church Rd, Cary, NC 27519
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
1,076
Math Proficiency
80%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
78%
Cresset Christian Academy
3707 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
187
Tuition
$9,960
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Avg. Review Score
4.1
George Watts Elementary
700 Watts St, Durham, NC 27701
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
330
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
72%
Mangum Elementary School
9008 Quail Roost Rd, Bahama, NC 27503
Public Pre-K, Elementary School K to 5th
Students
301
Math Proficiency
62%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
57%
Pearsontown Elementary School
4915 Barbee Rd, Durham, NC 27713
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
726
Math Proficiency
80%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
81%
Burton Elementary
1500 Mathison St, Durham, NC 27701
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
293
Math Proficiency
62%
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
River Park Elementary School
240 St Marys Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
559
Math Proficiency
61%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
55%
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
1417 Old Oxford Rd, Durham, NC 27704
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
483
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
40%
R.N. Harris Elementary School
1520 Cooper St, Durham, NC 27703
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
278
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Reading Proficiency
42%
Morehead Montessori
909 Cobb St, Durham, NC 27707
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
227
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
North Chatham Elementary School
3380 Lystra Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
616
Math Proficiency
68%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
62%
Pleasant Grove Elementary
3605 Pleasant Grove Church Rd, Morrisville, NC 27560
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
664
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
53%
Southwest Elementary School
2320 Cook Rd, Durham, NC 27713
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
663
Math Proficiency
48%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
48%
Merrick-Moore Elementary School
2325 Cheek Rd, Durham, NC 27704
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
540
Math Proficiency
37%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
31%
W.G. Pearson Elementary School
3501 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27707
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
333
Math Proficiency
32%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
32%
Brier Creek Elementary School
9801 Brier Creek Pky, Raleigh, NC 27617
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
549
Math Proficiency
37%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
41%
Little River Elementary School
2315 Snow Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27712
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
374
Math Proficiency
48%
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Reading Proficiency
44%
Oak Grove Elementary
3810 Wake Forest Rd, Durham, NC 27703
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
506
Math Proficiency
40%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
32%
Eastway Elementary
610 N Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27701
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
420
Math Proficiency
37%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
22%
Holt Elementary
4019 Holt School Rd, Durham, NC 27704
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
645
Math Proficiency
33%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
33%
Hillandale Elementary School
2730 Hillandale Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
536
Math Proficiency
39%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
33%
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For families seeking quality education in Durham, NC the area offers 43 school options serving Pre-K grade levels, including the highly-rated Alston Ridge Elementary School (8/10 on GreatSchools) and Carolina Friends School (A+ on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 80% math proficiency and 81% reading proficiency. Learn more about what Durham has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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