Welcome to the Lerner Jewish Community Day School. Established in 1995, The Lerner School sits on a beautiful 8 acre wooded campus in Durham, North Carolina, and serves over 140 children from throughout the Triangle area.
We offer an integrated and enriched General Studies and Judaic curriculum in our 5-star rated Early Childhood Division and our NAIS/SAIS Accredited Elementary Division.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Yearly Tuition: $19,600
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Other
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
152 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,600
Tuition Notes
Elementary Tuition: $15,000Early Childhood Tuition: $3,600-$12,350, depending on # of days and hours
% on Financial Aid
50%
Admissions Director
Aliah Sturdavant
School Notes
- Welcome to the Lerner Jewish Community Day School. Established in 1995, The Lerner School sits on a beautiful 8 acre wooded campus in Durham, North Carolina, and serves over 140 children from throughout the Triangle area. We offer an integrated and enriched General Studies and Judaic curriculum in our 5-star rated Early Childhood Division and our SACS/SAIS Accredited Elementary Division. Our school's mission is to educate "one child at a time." Our low 9-1 student-to- teacher ratio allows us to individualize instruction and challenge each student at his or her own level. Our community-oriented approach encourages students to work towards their highest potential in a hands-on, integrated learning environment. We teach our students to be successful, self-motivated and ethical members of our 21st century society. Our focus on "Seeing the World Through Jewish Eyes" helps to ensure that each student will cherish their Jewish identity while at the same time receive the very best education in the community. In fact, our students score on average in the 93rd percentile on standardized tests as compared to both public and private school students throughout the country. Our enrichment programs in Art, Music and Physical Education round out our students' education and enjoyment of their time at school. We believe that a Lerner School education is a gift that lasts a lifetime for your child. Please give us a call to set up a time to tour our school, and see for yourself the wonders that are achieved each day at the Lerner Jewish Community Day School.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lerner Jewish Community Day School cost?
Lerner Jewish Community Day School's tuition is approximately $19,600 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Lerner Jewish Community Day School?
The application deadline for Lerner Jewish Community Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lerner Jewish Community Day School located?
Lerner Jewish Community Day School is located in the Duke Forest neighborhood of Durham, NC. There are 1 other private schools located in Duke Forest.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Lerner Jewish Community Day School is Durham Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Montessori School Of Durham (0.5 miles away)
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School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
Great school! My children are having a wonderful experience here, with outstanding academics, amazing teachers and a strong and vibrant Jewish community. I couldn't imagine sending my kids anywhere else!
5 2/26/2016
In all the years my family has been a part of the Lerner School community we have only experienced a school that is wholly committed to its love of Israel and its mission to instill strong Jewish identity and values in our children. In addition to excellent general academics, our children participate in daily Hebrew instruction, Judaic Studies, and Tefillah. Over the years Lerner School faculty and personnel have been completely dedicated to helping our children become proud, active, compassionate, and charitable members of our local and global Jewish community. We are delighted that such as school exists in our community.
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