Known as Bull City, Durham is one of the fastest growing communities in the Triangle. This spectacular metro area offers countless educational opportunities for all ages, and it's also home to the prestigious Duke University. If you're considering a relocation to Durham with children, Linda Craft Team Realtors would love to serve as your real estate advisors. Not only can we help you find the perfect home, but we also have all the details you need to know about public, private, and charter school options.
Durham Public Schools
District Accolades
- Top district for Board Certified teachers
- Three schools on the US News & World Report Best High Schools list
- A+ diversity rating from Niche.com
District Overview
- 33,435 total students
- 2,500+ total teachers
- 54 total schools
Durham Elementary Schools
Private Schools
- Agape Corner School
- Bethesda Christian Academy
- Camelot Academy
- Carolina Friends School
- Cresset Christian Academy
- Duke School
- Duke School For Children
- Durham Academy
- Fellowship Baptist Academy
- Five Oaks Adventist Christian School
- Gorman Christian Academy
- Ibad Ar - Rahman School
- Immaculata Catholic School
- Jewish Community Day School
- Liberty Christian School
- Montessori School of Durham
- Montessori Community School
- Mount Zion Christian Academy
- Tabernacle Of Life Chrn School
- Triangle Day School
- Trinity School
- Voyager Academy
Public Schools
- Bethesda Elementary School
- Burton Elementary School
- C C Spaulding Elementary School
- Club Blvd Humanities Magnet School
- Creekside Elementary School
- Duke Medical Center Hospital School
- Duke Univ Hospital School
- E K Powe Elementary School
- Easley Elementary School
- Eastway Elementary School
- Eno Valley Elementary School
- Fayetteville St Elementary School
- Forest View Elementary School
- George Watts Montessori
- Glenn Elementary School
- Hillandale Elementary School
- Holt Elementary School
- Hope Valley Elementary School
- Lakewood Elementary School
- Little River Elementray School
- Merrick-Moore Elementary School
- Morehead Montessori School
- Oak Grove Elementary School
- Parkwood Elementary School
- Pearsontown Elementary School
- R N Harris Integrated Arts Magnet School
- Southwest Elementary School
- Spring Valley Elementary School
- W G Pearson Magnet School
- Y E Smith Elementary School
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Durham Middle Schools
Private Schools
- Agape Corner School
- Bethesda Christian Academy
- Camelot Academy
- Carolina Friends School
- Cresset Christian Academy
- Duke School
- Durham Academy
- Durham Academy Middle School
- Durham Nativity School
- Fellowship Baptist Academy
- Five Oaks Adventist Christian School
- Gorman Christian Academy
- Ibad Ar - Rahman School
- Immaculata Catholic School
- Liberty Christian School
- Montessori Children's House
- Montessori Community School
- Mount Zion Christian Academy
- Tabernacle Of Life Chrn School
- Triangle Day School
- Trinity School
- Voyager Academy
Public Schools
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Durham High Schools
Private Schools
Public Schools
- City of Medicine Academy
- Duke Medical Center Hospital School
- Duke Univ Hospital School
- Durham School Of The Arts
- Hillside High School
- Hillside New Tech High School Holton Career and Resource Center
- J D Clement Early College High School
- Jordan High School
- Lakeview School
- Middle College High School
- Northern High School
- Performance Learning Center
- Riverside High School
- Southern High School
- Southern High School-Engineering
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Curriculum and Special Programs
Special programs
Durham Public Schools offers unique curriculum opportunities that you won't find in any other district. In fact, DPS has quite a few magnet and speciality schools to help children develop academically while focusing on their special interests. Here are just a few of the district's programs and institutions:
- North Carolina School for Science and Mathematics
- City of Medicine Academy
- Durham School of the Arts
- School for Creative Studies
- Hospital School (with Duke University)
- Hub Farm
- "Farm to school" meals
- Clubs and honor societies
Curriculum
Regardless of grade level, each student attending Durham Public Schools benefits from a child-centered approach to learning. Here are just a few of the curriculum opportunities available to children through DPS:
- Sports programs
- Arts and music
- Advanced Placement (AP) classes
- CTE courses
- Early college
- Special education
- AIG (gifted) services
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School Disclaimer
The information on this page is as accurate as possible, but it is also subject to change at any time. Linda Craft Team Realtors advises all parents to contact their local school board or a specific institution before making any decisions.