Duke University School of Law

School

Durham, NC

Duke University School of Law offers JD, international LLM, judicial studies, dual-degree, SJD, and law-and-entrepreneurship programs in Durham.

  • Students seeking a Juris Doctor degree
  • International students seeking an LLM
  • Sitting judges seeking advanced judicial studies

Josephine Dobbs Clement Early College High School

School

Durham, NC

Josephine Dobbs Clement Early College High School is an early college high school with an NCCU liaison and Career Development Coordinator on staff.

  • students seeking an early college high school program
  • students interested in an NCCU-connected educational setting
  • students seeking career development support

Camelot Academy

School

Durham, NC

Camelot Academy provides mastery-based K-12 education in Durham with average classes of 10-12 and AP, honors, and dual-enrollment options.

  • Students needing individualized instruction based on demonstrated mastery
  • Families seeking small K-12 classes
  • Students seeking AP, honors, or dual-enrollment college coursework

Maureen Joy Charter School

School

Durham, NC

Maureen Joy Charter School is a tuition-free K–8 public charter school in East Durham with five consecutive years of exceeding expected academic growth.

  • Families seeking tuition-free K–8 public charter education
  • Students needing math intervention or multilingual learner support
  • Families seeking a school rooted in East Durham community partnerships

Al-Iman School at Page

School

Morrisville, NC

Al-Iman School at Page offers Pre-K through third-grade education with Arabic, Quran, and Islamic instruction under Cognia accreditation.

  • Families seeking Islamic education for Pre-K through third grade
  • Students needing Arabic and Quran instruction
  • Families seeking a Cognia-accredited non-public school

NCSSM Inspire

School

Durham, NC

NCSSM Inspire gives North Carolina residents a free, one-week residential STEM research experience with individual mentors at NCSSM-Morganton.

  • North Carolina students interested in STEM research
  • Students seeking a residential research experience
  • Students wanting mentor-guided inquiry projects

Rites of Passage Institute

School

Durham, NC

Rites of Passage Institute offers free weekly bellydance classes in Durham alongside natural henna appointments and women’s wellness education.

  • women seeking bellydance instruction in Durham
  • private bellydance lessons
  • natural henna for parties, bridal events, showers, or celebrations

Durham Public Schools

School

Durham, NC

Merrick-Moore Elementary School offers a Dual Language Immersion Program alongside elementary education and Title I programming.

  • Families seeking a dual language immersion elementary program
  • Students eligible for or seeking Title I programming

Branches Community School

School

Durham, NC

Branches Community School provides Reggio-Emilia-inspired education for children 3 months–5 years, with sliding-scale tuition based on 15% of adjusted gross income.

  • Families seeking Reggio-Emilia-inspired early childhood education
  • Children ages 3 months through 5 years
  • Families needing full-day care Monday through Friday from 8:15am to 5:15pm

Carolina Friends School - Durham Early School

School

Durham, NC

Carolina Friends School - Durham Early School is part of a PreK-12 all-gender day school accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools.

  • Families seeking PreK-12 private day school education
  • Students interested in Quaker-inspired education
  • Families seeking summer classes for ages 4 to 18

Durham Public Schools Child Nutrition Center

School

Durham, NC

E.K. Powe Elementary School is part of Durham Public Schools, which provides academics, arts, athletics, enrollment, and transportation resources.

  • families seeking elementary education through Durham Public Schools
  • families needing student assignment or enrollment information
  • students interested in academics, arts, or athletics programs

Healthy Start Academy

School

Durham, NC

Durham Charter School offers tuition-free K-12 education at a new Kemp Road campus with arts, athletics, and dual enrollment.

  • Durham families seeking tuition-free public charter education
  • Students needing continuous schooling from kindergarten through grade 12
  • Families seeking dual-language offerings

Sperling Center for Jewish Studies

School

Durham, NC

Sperling Center for Jewish Studies offers a Duke undergraduate certificate, graduate pathways, and interdisciplinary study spanning more than 3,000 years.

  • Duke undergraduates seeking a customizable Jewish Studies certificate
  • Students pursuing Judaica concentrations in Religious Studies, History, German, or Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
  • Graduate students seeking Jewish Studies research through Religious Studies or the Graduate Program in Religion

Sperling Center for Jewish Studies

School

Durham, NC

Sperling Center for Jewish Studies offers a Duke undergraduate certificate, graduate pathways, and interdisciplinary study spanning more than 3,000 years.

  • Duke undergraduates seeking a customizable Jewish Studies certificate
  • Students pursuing Judaica concentrations in Religious Studies, History, German, or Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
  • Graduate students seeking Jewish Studies research through Religious Studies or the Graduate Program in Religion

NCCU Graduate School

School

Durham, NC

NCCU Graduate School offers master's and doctoral programs, online applications, required virtual orientation, and graduate assistantship guidance.

  • Students seeking master's degrees
  • Students seeking doctoral professional practice degrees
  • Students pursuing doctoral research and scholarship

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FAQ

Which listed schools are tuition-free?

Maureen Joy Charter School is a tuition-free K-8 public charter school, with admission handled through an annual lottery. NCSSM Inspire is also free for North Carolina residents, but it is a one-week residential STEM program rather than a full-time school.

Which schools serve specific grade ranges?

Camelot Academy serves K-12, Maureen Joy serves K-8, and Al-Iman School at Page serves Pre-K through third grade at its Page Road campus. Duke University School of Law offers postsecondary legal programs rather than primary or secondary education.

Where can students get individualized or small-class instruction?

Camelot Academy reports average class sizes of 10 to 12 and uses Individualized Progress Plans. Its mastery-based system requires demonstrated scores of at least 80% before students move to new material.

Which school offers Arabic and Quran instruction?

Al-Iman School at Page provides Arabic and Quran instruction and integrates Islamic education into school life for students from Pre-K through third grade.

How does admission work at Maureen Joy Charter School?

Maureen Joy is a public charter school that uses an equitable annual lottery for admission. It serves students from Kindergarten through eighth grade.