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Duke School is an independent preschool through eighth grade project-based school located in Durham, NC since 1947.

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Preschool

Ages 3 and 4

Our preschool program starts with our three-year-olds, providing a full-day of developmentally appropriate experiences designed to advance the cognitive, language, emotional, and motor skills of each child.

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Lower School

K through Grade 4

In our Lower School program, we maintain a small teacher-student ratio to allow for teachers to respect students' individual differences and set challenging but achievable goals for each student.

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Middle School

Grade 5 to 8

It is with understanding of and respect for young adolescents that we design our Middle School around their characteristics and needs, enabling each student to develop intellectually and personally. 

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501

Total Enrollment

1947

School Founded

7:1

Student/Faculty Ratio

36%

Students of Color

 

We inspire learners to boldly and creatively shape their future. Our students not only master skills of traditional academic disciplines, but they also develop a sense of self, community, and culture. 

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Upcoming Events

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The PSO invites the Duke School community to a fun filled Fall Festival.  There will be pumpkin painting, bouncy houses and other inflatables, a dunk tank, food trucks and more.  This is an outside event and may have changes due to weather or other protocols.
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Lower school courtyard
Join other Duke School Alumni in the lower school courtyard.
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No classes held. We will offer a Big Fun Camp on this day. A link to register will be provided in Spark eNews.
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Middle School Gym
Intermediate Band, Intermediate Orchestra

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