Durham Academy

Durham Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
3501 Ridge Rd,  Durham, NC
4.2
4.7
1,237 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Edward R. Costello
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1440
Average ACT Score
33
Average GPA
3.74
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$29,635

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.74
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
226
Full Time Teachers
204
Part Time Teachers
22
College Prep
Average SAT
1440
Math
720
Verbal
720
Average ACT
33
Math
31
English
33
Reading
34
Science
32
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
White
65.8%
Two or more races
13.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.3%
Black
8.2%
Hispanic
2%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best College Prep Private High Schools in North Carolina
#1 Best Private K12 Schools in North Carolina
#2 Best HS For Stem in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 149 Students
Duke University 110 Students
North Carolina State University 61 Students
Yale University 49 Students
Columbia University 48 Students
Vanderbilt University 42 Students
Brown University 42 Students
New York University 41 Students
University of Virginia 41 Students
Elon University 41 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 51 Students
Business 47 Students
Political Science and Government 40 Students
Biology 31 Students
Economics 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 25 Students
Engineering 22 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
History 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 73 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
9/13/2023
Durham Academy is such a welcoming community of students who are striving to learn and make an impact in their academic futures. The teachers are all so kind and qualified.
4.0 Alum
12/5/2022
Absolutely amazing from a college prep and academic standpoint. Definitely important to note that mental health is a big issue due to very rigorous academics/expectations. Junior and senior year have college-level amounts of schoolwork and expectations are very high. Despite this, I firmly believe it was the best possible scenario for me, and I came to college VERY well-prepared and with less work and stress than I had at DA.
4.0 Alum
6/21/2022
It's a good education, and they prepare you well for college. HOWEVER, they have so much work to do regarding race and diversity.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/21/2025
Very happy with our time at DA, since enrolling our child in the middle school. Our child is excited about the curriculum being taught and oftentimes comes home eager to discuss it with us. Many of the teachers are seasoned instructors, having been there a long time- also a testament to the staying...
5.0 student
11/29/2023
I am a lifer at DA, been there since pre- k and currently in 8th. It’s a great school, supports kids and makes them feel noticed. If you want your child to get the best education then definitely choose DA, I always feel at a better place in learning than people in my grade in other schools despite m...
3.0 parent
10/11/2023
This school is very woke and they are pushing an agenda on children. Parents are not kept up to date on what is said and if your child doesn’t tell you then you wouldn’t know. They claim unity but teach division. Honestly considering taking my child out because they shouldn’t be made to feel bad abo...
5.0 parent
2/10/2017
I believe this school gives the children great learning and helps Him or her to reach there greatest potential and ability in every day learning and in life.

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Durham Academy is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 3501 Ridge Rd in Durham, NC. Annual tuition is $29,635. The school has a total enrollment of 1,237 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Durham Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.74, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1440 and an ACT score of 33. The average home value in this area is $644,784. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cresset Christian Academy, Hope Creek Academy, Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill, and more. Learn more about what Durham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Durham Academy.

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