Welcome to Duke School
At Duke School, we believe that finding the right school means discovering a learning community that truly sees your child—and partners with you to support their growth, curiosity, and potential.
For over 75 years, Duke School has inspired learners to boldly and creatively shape their future. Our students are challenged and supported through a pioneering curriculum rooted in project-based learning, small class sizes, and a research-backed approach that balances academic rigor with social, emotional, and physical development. Our expert teachers guide students to think critically, collaborate deeply, and spark what’s next—within themselves and in the world around them.
The best way to understand what makes Duke School different is to experience it yourself. From the moment you connect with our Admissions Office, you'll find a personal, welcoming process. We want to get to know your child, your hopes, and your goals, and we’ll help you understand what it looks like to thrive in our unique environment.
We invite you to explore the application process to learn more. We encourage you to inquire now so we can begin the conversation and help you determine the best next step. Ready to apply? Click here.
Have questions? We’re here to help.
Call us at 919-416-9420 or email admit@dukeschool.org.
We can’t wait to meet you.
Duke School's courageous commitment to educating our children in accordance with carefully considered and articulated principles about how children learn, and equally well-considered aspirations for who they will become, makes our small school a project whose value goes way beyond what it does for any individual child. In this time when so many schools are shaped and constrained by directives that have little to do with what is best for children, Duke School serves as living proof that something better is possible.
Donna King mother of Cara '06, Anna '08, Josh '11
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Director of Enrollment Management (1-8th grade) and Strategic Marketing