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
1430
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
1430
Math
720
Verbal
720
Average ACT
33
Math
31
English
33
Reading
33
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 Private K12 Schools in North Carolina
#2 Best College Prep Private High 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 144 Students
Duke University 104 Students
North Carolina State University 55 Students
Yale University 47 Students
Columbia University 45 Students
Vanderbilt University 40 Students
Wake Forest University 40 Students
New York University 39 Students
Elon University 39 Students
Brown University 37 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 49 Students
Business 47 Students
Political Science and Government 40 Students
Biology 32 Students
Economics 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 23 Students
Engineering 22 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
History 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 73 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
6/17/2024
As a rising Junior at Durham Academy, I have seen a lot of what Durham Academy has to offer. They excel in many ways through their academics, facilities, and recourses. One thing I would like to see change is more information about the college process. There are plenty of resources, but little seminars and grade-wide check-ins.
3.0 Alum
5/23/2024
I would love to see a change in the school culture- overall it's very competitive and people do not seem to embody the morals that the school claims: moral, happy, or productive. The teachers are amazing and really care about their students, though.
3.0 Senior
4/10/2018
I loved that the class sizes at DA are small and intimate, however, there seems to be favoritism with certain studnets.
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 1430 and an ACT score of 33. The average home value in this area is $644,378. 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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