Carolina Friends School
Durham, NC
Location
Rural, Fringe
Religious Affiliation
Christian
Friends
Student Body
Coed
Enrollment
477 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Updated 7mo ago
| Division | Grades | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Early School Full Day | All grades | $23,401 |
| Early School Half Day | All grades | $16,260 |
| Early School Extended Day | All grades | $28,193 |
| Lower School | 1st Grade – 4th Grade | $26,513 |
| Middle School | 5th Grade – 8th Grade | $29,319 |
| Upper School | 9th Grade – 12th Grade | $31,666 |
Carolina Friends School uses an Adjusted Tuition model in which the Tuition Committee reviews each family's full financial profile individually, and the published tuition ranges run from a minimum family contribution to the full no-adjustment amount.
2026-2027 school year
Updated 7mo ago
Carolina Friends School describes its approach as student-centered and inquiry-driven, aiming to teach students how to think rather than what to think through active exploration, quiet reflection, and collaborative engagement. Grounded in Quaker values, it emphasizes hands-on learning, critical and creative thinking, peaceful conflict resolution, and helping students use their learning and voice in service of a more just world.
Updated 7mo ago
Advanced European History, Advanced World History–Modern: A Critical Examination of the AP Curriculum, Advanced Biology, Advanced Chemistry,
American Sign Language, Spanish
Afro-Brazilian Drumming, Guitar and More, Intro to Audio Engineering, Music History and Appreciation,
Basketball (Boys/Girls), Cross Country (Boys/Girls), Golf (Boys/Girls), Indoor Track (Boys/Girls),
3D Printing and Design Club, Alien Club, Anime Art Club, Cheer Club,
PSS ID 01010903
- Community
- Rural, Fringe
- Religious orientation
- Friends
- School type
- Other religious, affiliated
- Student body
- Coed
- Enrollment
- 477 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.8:1
- Daily instruction
- 6.0 hours
Student demographics
Sources
- NCES Private School Survey · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24