Michele Marinelli
LPT Realty, LLC
(833) 993-3046
44 Total Sales
7 Near This School
$184K - $610K Price Range
Durham Academy
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
3601 Ridge Rd,
Durham, NC
1,237
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Edward R. Costello
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1430
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.74
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$29,635
Niche Grade
A+
A+
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B
Source: Niche
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
32
Math
31
English
33
Reading
33
Science
32
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
87%
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%
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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
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
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
141 Students
Duke University
96 Students
North Carolina State University
53 Students
Yale University
41 Students
Elon University
41 Students
Columbia University
40 Students
Wake Forest University
40 Students
Vanderbilt University
38 Students
University of Virginia
36 Students
New York University
35 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
48 Students
Business
45 Students
Political Science and Government
37 Students
Biology
30 Students
Economics
28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
24 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
22 Students
Computer Science
20 Students
Engineering
17 Students
Chemistry
17 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
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.
10/11/2023
My child is currently in school at DA and she seems to like her classmates. The school is very progressive and claims diversity but only shows diversity to races that aren't white. My child feels guilty for being white and struggles with understanding why other races are "better". They also are pushing gender identity to kids at a young age before they even have sex education. The school claims unity but shows division. They have groups for kids and the white group is a White accountability group and they talk about how white people need to be held accountable. I would think all races should be held accountable. The school is getting away from academics and pushing a woke agenda that will eventually be the ruin of them. I am strongly considering removing my child because I don't ever want her to feel guilty about her race or gender.
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.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
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...
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...
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.
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Michele Marinelli
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Rob Zelem
Rob Zelem
LPT Realty, LLC
(844) 579-1486
210 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$546,000 Price
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Dave Wylie
Dave Wylie
Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
(252) 375-8626
171 Total Sales
29 Near This School
$208K - $1.1M Price Range
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Jenne Kendziora
Jenne Kendziora
Compass -- Raleigh
(984) 789-5095
195 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$244K - $310K Price Range
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Samantha Greaves
Samantha Greaves
Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
(984) 369-8254
49 Total Sales
4 Near This School
$354K - $1.9M Price Range
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Mary-Kathryn Smith
Mary-Kathryn Smith
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
(919) 629-9796
67 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$297,000 Price
Map
About Garrett
List Price Range
$263K - $1.1M
Homes For Sale
10
Average Home Value
$643,991
Median Lot Size
17,859 Sq Ft
% Renters
44%
Household Income
$127,431
% of College Grads
73.3%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,723 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
52.0%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,670 - $3,683 per month
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- Studio-3 Beds
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- Pre-K to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Burlington Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Hollow Rock Nature Park
- Trails
- Botanical Gardens
Cornwallis Road Park
Sandy Creek Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Morreene Road Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Old Chapel Hill Road Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Soccer
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