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Best Elementary Schools in Durham, North Carolina
Compare 31 elementary schools in Durham. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
31
Elementary Schools
Public & Charter Schools
45,341
Total Students
Across Durham
14.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
31 schools found
About Elementary Schools in Durham
Durham, North Carolina offers 31 elementary schools providing quality education for young students. These schools focus on foundational learning, with strong emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills development.
W G Pearson Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3501 Fayettville Street, Durham, NC 27707
0
Rating
Students
319
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Creekside Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
5321 Ephesus Church Road, Durham, NC 27707
0
Rating
Students
554
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Pearsontown Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4915 Barbee Road, Durham, NC 27713
0
Rating
Students
765
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
E K Powe Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
913 9Th Street, Durham, NC 27705
0
Rating
Students
454
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
R N Harris Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1520 Cooper Street, Durham, NC 27703
0
Rating
Students
313
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Spring Valley Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2051 Northern Durham Prky, Durham, NC 27703
0
Rating
Students
543
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Parkwood Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
5207 Revere Road, Durham, NC 27713
0
Rating
Students
491
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Y E Smith Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2410 E Main Street, Durham, NC 27703
0
Rating
Students
358
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Oak Grove Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3810 Wake Forest Road, Durham, NC 27703
0
Rating
Students
395
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Easley Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
302 Lebanon Circle, Durham, NC 27712
0
Rating
Students
490
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Morehead Montessori
publicelementaryPK-5
909 Cobb Street, Durham, NC 27707
0
Rating
Students
278
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Southwest Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2320 Cook Road, Durham, NC 27713
0
Rating
Students
639
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
C C Spaulding Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1531 S Roxboro Road, Durham, NC 27707
0
Rating
Students
247
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Hope Valley Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
3005 Dixon Road, Durham, NC 27707
0
Rating
Students
539
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Murray-Massenburg Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3901 S Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27713
0
Rating
Students
517
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Lyons Farm Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
906 Scott King Rd, Durham, NC 27713
0
Rating
Students
608
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Fayetteville Street Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2905 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707
0
Rating
Students
261
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Sandy Ridge Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1417 Old Oxford Highway, Durham, NC 27704
0
Rating
Students
589
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Merrick-Moore Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2325 Cheek Road, Durham, NC 27704
0
Rating
Students
445
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Eastway Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
610 North Alston Avenue, Durham, NC 27701
0
Rating
Students
331
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math0%
ELA0%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)14
Moderate (15-20:1)6
Large (>20:1)0
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 765 students at Pearsontown Elementary
- Best ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many elementary schools are in Durham, North Carolina?
There are several elementary schools in Durham, serving thousands of young students with focus on foundational education and early childhood development.
What is the best elementary school in Durham?
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What is the average student-teacher ratio in Durham?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Durham is 14.3:1.