By type & area
Church-Run Schools in Durham
6 church-run schools in Durham, 6 of them on the 2026-27 Direct Payment list. Durham County, home to Durham Academy, Duke School, a Jesuit work-study high school, Immaculata, Baptist and non-denominational K-12 schools, two schools for learning differences and many newer Islamic and microschool programs.
About this data. School facts come from the NCES Private School Survey (2023-24, plus 2021-22 rows for schools that skipped the latest round). The Direct Payment flag comes from matching names, by county and with code, against the NCSEAA Direct Payment Schools table for 2026-27, downloaded October 30, 2026. Schools found only on the state list show a name and town and nothing else. Neither source reports tuition, so ask the school.
Funding note: Small congregation schools often charge close to a Tier 1 or Tier 2 award. Ask whether members of the sponsoring church pay a lower rate.
| School | Affiliation | Area | Grades | Direct Payment 2026-27 | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Christian Academy 1914 S Miami Blvd, Durham 27703 | Christian | Durham | PK-11 | ✓ Listed | 200 |
| Fellowship Baptist Academy 450 Muldee St, Durham 27703 | Christian | Durham | K-12 | ✓ Listed | 176 |
| Five Oaks Seventh-day Adventist Christian School 4124 Farrington Rd, Durham 27707 | Christian | Durham | K-8 | ✓ Listed | 22 |
| Gorman Christian Academy & Early Learning Center 3311 E Geer St, Durham 27704 | Christian | Durham | K-8 | ✓ Listed | 105 |
| Liberty Christian School 3864 Guess Rd, Durham 27705 | Christian | Durham | PK-12 | ✓ Listed | 299 |
| Quality Education Institute of Durham 800 Elmira Ave, Durham 27707 | Christian | Durham | PK-4 | ✓ Listed | 22 |
| A ✓ on the Direct Payment column tells you | It does not tell you |
|---|---|
| NCSEAA can send Opportunity Scholarship and ESA+ money to this school for 2026-27 | That a seat is open or that your child will be admitted |
| The award goes to required tuition and fees, up to your tier amount | That the award will cover the full bill |
| The school accepted NCSEAA's testing and audit rules for scholarship students | Whether the school is accredited, which the state table does not show |
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