Schools Chapel Hill Carrboro Orange County

Preschools & Kindergarten
	FEATURED: Wildflower Learning Community Preschool & Kindergarten Small, private school serving 2-6 year olds, situated on beautiful farmland only a few miles from UNC. The Preschool is nature-based and Reggio Emilia-inspired. Wildflower's new permanent home is located near the intersection of Smith Level Road and Damascus Church. (919) 260-6859. Shelley@WildflowerLearningCommunity.org

	Our PlayHouse Preschool and Kindergarten Reggio-inspired, play and project based preschools in Chapel Hill and Durham. 919-967-2700

	Acton Academy Durham Acton Academy Durham is a K-8 Independent school that uses an innovative project-based approach to prepare students for the 21st century. We equip students with the skills, experiences, and tools to passionately pursue academic excellence and change the world. (919) 241-3411
	Carolina Friends School Private Quaker school for grades pre-K through 12; beautiful grounds and facilities; teaching emphasizes peaceful Quaker philosophy. 4809 Friends School Road, Durham, NC 27705-8193 (919) 383-6602.
	Christ Church United Methodist Preschool 800 Market Street, Southern Village, Chapel Hill 27516. (919) 969-1690.
	Duke School for Children A unique preschool through 8th grade community offering a child-centered curriculum with a developmentally appropriate project approach. Lower School, 1516 Hull Avenue, Durham, NC 27705, (919) 286-1866. Middle School, 3716 Old Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705, (919) 493-2642.
	Durham Academy Pre-K through 12th grade private school serving 1,100 students. Lower School: 3501 Ridge Road, Durham, NC 27705-5539. (919) 493-5787. Middle School: 3116 Academy Road, Durham, NC 27707-2699. (919) 493-6181. Upper School: 3601 Ridge Road, Durham, NC 27705-5539. (919) 493-9595.
	Emerson Waldorf School 6211 New Jericho Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Pre-Kindergarten through Highschool (K-12); also nursery for ages 3-4 and parent-child morning program. (919) 967-1858.
	Kehillah Jewish Preschool 1200 Mason Farm Road , Chapel Hill, NC 27514 . (919) 942-8914 . A developmentally appropriate, child-centered program, serving children ages 18 months-4 years. KJP is described as a "nurturing, warm preschool with wonderful teachers and a brand new playground!"
	Lerner Jewish Community Day School (LJCDS) Preschool Private, independent elementary (K-5th grade) and preschool (ages 3-5). (919) 286-5517.
	St. Thomas More Catholic School 920 Carmichael Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. (919) 929.1546 (lower school) Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill 4011 Pickett Road \| Durham, NC 27705 919.402.8262 \| www.trinityschoolnc.org
	Trinity is an independent, Christian school offering a rich curriculum that encourages deep understanding and individual inquiry for students in transitional kindergarten through grade twelve. Along with an excellent academic foundation, Trinity features highly engaging athletic, fine arts, and service learning programs. To learn more about what Trinity can offer your family, join Trinity for an Open House this Fall! Historical Note: Trinity School was created by a group of home-schooling parents over a decade ago; now Trinity offers K-12, and has built beautiful academic facilities, as well as amazing, state-of-the-art athletic facilities. Trinity School students continue to accomplish amazing feats! In both 2010 and 2009, the fledgling Trinity Robotics Team won two State Championships and competed in the WORLD Robotics championships! (See Herald Sun article, I, Robot -- state champs chase U.S. title" at http://www.heraldsun.com/view/full_story_news_durham/6935854/article-I--Robot---state-champs-chase-U-S--title?instance=main_article. See also http://chatham.mync.com/site/Chatham/news/story/31149.) In the sports arena, in 2010 the Trinity School Golf Team won the NCISSA 1-A State Championship. To read more about the Trinity Golf Team's state golf championship win, see http://www.heraldsun.com/view/full_story_sports/7411704/article-Trinity-School-captures-1-A-boys--golf-state-title?instance=main_article
	University Presbyterian Preschool Serves ages 2 - 6; long-time favorite with Chapel Hill locals. 209 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC (919) 929-8658.
	For more local preschool info, visit the Chapel Hill/Carrboro Mothers Club. The Chapel Hill/Carrboro Mothers Club also hosts an annual preschool fair (usually in October).
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Private Schools
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	Trinity School of Durahm & Chapel Hill 4011 Pickett Rd., Durham, NC 27514. (919) 402-8262
	Abundant Life Christian Academy Private Christian school serves grades pre-K through 12. 512 US 70 E., Hillsborough, NC (919) 732-6460. ext. 233.
	Carolina Friends School Private Quaker school for grades K-12; beautiful grounds and facilities. "CFS is an independent Quaker school where curriculum is challenging, creative, supportive, and inclusive. Classes are small, and relationships are important. CFS actively seeks to reflect and teach respect for diversity. After-school programs, sports, and tuition aid are available." 4809 Friends School Road, Durham, NC 27705-8193 (919) 383-6602.
	Duke School for Children A unique preschool through 8th grade community offering a child-centered curriculum with a developmentally appropriate project approach. Lower School, 1516 Hull Avenue, Durham, NC 27705, (919) 286-1866. Middle School, 3716 Old Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705, (919) 493-2642.
	Durham Academy Pre-K through 12th grade private school serving 1,100 students. Lower School: 3501 Ridge Road, Durham, NC 27705-5539. (919) 493-5787. Middle School: 3116 Academy Road, Durham, NC 27707-2699. (919) 493-6181. Upper School: 3601 Ridge Road, Durham, NC 27705-5539. (919) 493-9595.
	Emerson Waldorf School Pre-Kindergarten through High School; also nursery for ages 3-4. 6211 New Jericho Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (919) 967-1858.
	Immaculata Catholic School Roman Catholic school serves pre-K through grade 8. 721 Burch Ave., Durham, NC (919) 682-5847.
	Montessori Day School Kindergarten - 6th grade; all teachers have American Montessori credentials. 1165 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill, NC (919) 929-3339
	Pinewoods Montessori School Serves pre-primary through elementary (ages 2 1/2 - 9); 10 years in a peaceful wooded setting convenient to Hillsborough and Chapel Hill. 200 David Rd., Hillsborough, NC (919) 644-2090.
	Sandra E. Lerner Jewish Community Day School Jewish day school serving grades K - 5 is "committed to achieving the highest standards of academic excellence, fostering learning of Jewish values, culture and traditions, while building a diverse and caring community." (919) 286-5517.
	St. Mary Catholic School - No longer open; closed in June 2005. Roman Catholic school serves pre-K through 8th grade. 7500 Schley Rd., Hillsborough, NC (919) 9732-7200
	St. Thomas More Catholic School 920 Carmichael Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. (919) 929.1546 - lower school (919) 929.2241 - upper school
	Community Independent School (CIS) - CLOSED as of August 2011 August 2011 Update: We were so sad to read in the Chapel Hill News that Community Independent School has closed. According to the article parents and a group of teachers were trying to pull everything together to continue for the 2011-2012 academic year, but they were not able to do it. Closed as of August 2011 For over 12 years, CIS has been an innovative educational leader in the Triangle that believes children should be active participants in the process of learning. Located just minutes south of Chapel Hill in Chatham County, CIS specializes in educating children in the formative years: pre-K through 4th grade. Learn more about CIS by visiting www.cisnc.com or call 919.932.6313. 2089 Lamont Norwood Rd., Pittsboro, NC 27312. [CLOSED as of August 2011] (919) 932-6313.
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North Carolina Public School Ratings
Ratings about North Carolina Public Schools (including information on "teacher quality", safety and class size, and student achievement) can be found at www.ncreportcards.org.
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Chapel Hill - Carrboro Public Schools
Chapel Hill - Carrboro City Schools Office (919) 967-8211.
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Chapel Hill - Carrboro Elementary Schools
	Carrboro Elementary 400 Shelton St, Carrboro (919) 968-3652.
	Ephesus Road Elementary 1495 Ephesus Church Rd, Chapel Hill (919) 929-8715.
	Estes Hills Elementary 500 N. Estes Dr, Chapel Hill (919) 942-4753.
	Frank Porter Graham Elementary 101 Smith Level Rd, Chapel Hill (919) 942-6491
	Glenwood Elementary 2 Prestwick Rd, Chapel Hill, NC (919) 968-3473.
	McDougle Elementary 890 Old Fayetteville Rd., Carrboro, NC (919) 969-2435.
	Mel and Zora Rashkis Elementary School 601 Meadowmont Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (919) 918-2160.
	Scroggs Elementary 501 Kildaire Rd, Chapel Hill, NC (919) 918-7165.
	Seawell Elementary 9115 Seawell School Rd, Chapel Hill, NC (919) 967-4343.
	Smith Middle 9201 Seawell School Rd, Chapel Hill, NC (919) 918-2145.
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Chapel Hill - Carrboro Middle Schools
	Grey Culbreth Middle 225 Culbreth Rd, Chapel Hill, NC (919) 929-7161.
	McDougle Middle 900 Old Fayetteville Rd, Carrboro, NC (919) 933-1556.
	Guy B. Phillips Middle 606 N. Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC (919) 929-2188.
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Chapel Hill High Schools
	Chapel Hill High School 1709 High School Rd, Chapel Hill, NC (919) 929-2106.
	East Chapel Hill High School 500 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill, NC (919) 969-2482.
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Orange County Public Schools
Orange County Public Schools Office (919) 732-8126
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Orange County Elementary Schools
	Grady A Brown Elementary 1100 New Grady Brown School Rd, Hillsborough, NC (919) 732-6138.
	Cameron Park Elementary 240 St. Mary's Rd, Hillsborough, NC (919) 732-9326.
	Central Elementary 154 Hayes St, Hillsborough, NC (919) 732-3622.
	Efland-Cheeks Elementary 4401 Fuller Rd, Hillsborough, NC (919) 732-6137.
	Hillsborough Elementary 402 N. Nash St, Hillsborough, NC (919) 563-5112.
	New Hope Elementary 1900 New Hope Church Rd, Chapel Hill, NC (919) 942-9696.
	Pathways Elementary 431 Stroud's Creek Rd, Hillsborough, NC (919) 732-9136.
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Orange County Middle Schools
	A. L. Stanback Middle 3700 NC 86 S, Hillsborough, NC (919) 644-3200.
	Charles W. Stanford Middle 308 Orange High School Rd, Hillsborough, NC (919) 732-6121.
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Orange County High Schools
	Orange High School 500 Orange High School Rd, Hillsborough, NC (919) 732-6133.
	Cedar Ridge High School New Grady Brown School Rd, Hillsborough, NC (919) 245-4000.
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After School Programs
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