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Montessori Schools in Durham
5 montessori schools in Durham, 3 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: The Opportunity Scholarship begins at kindergarten, so only the K-12 grades of a listed Montessori school can draw it. Pre-K years run on family money, subsidy or a pre-K program seat.
| School | Affiliation | Area | Grades | Direct Payment 2026-27 | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empowered Minds Academy 311 Oakwood Ave, Durham 27701 | Independent | Durham | PK-4 | ✓ Listed | 14 |
| International Montessori School 3001 Academy Rd Ste 300, Durham 27707 | Independent | Durham | PK-6 | ✓ Listed | 97 |
| Montessori Community School 4512 Pope Rd, Durham 27707 | Independent | Durham | PK-8 | Not listed | 157 |
| Montessori Farm School 2400 Broad St Ste 2, Durham 27704 | Independent | Durham | PK-K | ✓ Listed | 7 |
| Montessori School of Durham 2800 Pickett Rd, Durham 27705 | Independent | Durham | PK-6 | Not listed | 83 |
| 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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