Duke School
3716 Erwin Road
Durham NC 27705
919-416-9420 (Admissions Office)
Age range: Preschool (3-year-olds)–8th Grade
Tuition: Full-day preschool: $13,507; K-4th: $14,575 ; 5th–8th: $16,127
Scholarships available: Financial Aid available
Accreditation: Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)
Application deadline: January 5, 2014
Application fee: $50.00, non-refundable
School starts: The last week of August
School runs: Preschool–1st: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; 2nd–4th: 8:00 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.; 5th–8th:
8:00 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Class size: Every preschool through 4th grade classroom has two full-time teachers facilitating differentiated instruction through project-based learning, incorporating a student-centered approach. A low student/teacher ratio is essential to achieving our mission.
Student:teacher ratio: Preschool and kindergarten, 8:1; 1st–4th grades, 11:1; 5th–8th grades, 12:1.
Boy/girl quota: No, although we try to remain as close to a 50/50 gender balance as possible.
How toilet-trained do children need to be? All children must be completely toilet-trained prior to the first day of school.
Parental participation required: Parent involvement is encouraged and considered vital to Duke School’s success.
Special features: We inspire learners to boldly and creatively shape their future. We do this through learner-centered work promoting active inquiry and bold thinking.
Web address: www.dukeschool.org
Updated January 2014
