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Charter Elementary Schools in Durham, NC

Durham has 14 public charter schools offering elementary grades (K–5) in the 2024–25 federal data. Compare the reported facts below.

Charter elementary schools
14
Reported students
13,287
Median students per teacher
14.8
Virtual schools
2

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 14 of 14 schools; student–teacher ratios for 14; format for 14. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

Compare charter elementary schools in Durham

SchoolGrades
Central Park School For ChildrenElementaryMiddleK–8
Community School of Digital & Visual ArtElementaryMiddleCommunity School of Digital and Visual AK–8
Durham Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleHighK–11
Excelsior Classical AcademyElementaryMiddleHighK–12
Global Scholars AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8
Kestrel Heights SchoolElementaryMiddleK–8
KIPP Durham College PreparatoryElementaryMiddleK–8
Maureen Joy Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleMaureen Joy CharterK–8
NC Virtual AcademyElementaryMiddleHighVirtualK–12
North Carolina Cyber AcademyElementaryMiddleHighVirtualK–12
Reaching All Minds AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8
Research Triangle CharterElementaryMiddleK–8
The Institute Development Young LeadersElementaryMiddleThe Institute for the Development of YouK–8
Voyager AcademyElementaryMiddleHighK–12

About this charter elementary school list

Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps K–5. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.

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Charter elementary school questions for Durham

How many charter elementary schools are in Durham?

The 2024–25 federal data identifies 14 public charter schools offering elementary grades in Durham.

What grades are included in this charter elementary school list?

This list includes schools whose reported grade span overlaps K–5. Some schools also serve students outside that range, so review each school’s full grade span.

How can I compare charter elementary schools near Durham?

Compare reported grade spans, enrollment, students per teacher, and format in the table. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby options.

Which is the best charter elementary school in Durham?

This directory does not rank schools. Families should compare current programs, admissions, commute, performance information, and student needs directly with each school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.