EXCELSIOR CLASSICAL ACADEMY

Excelsior Classical Academy is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Excelsior Classical Academy school district, located in Durham, NC with about 478 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Excelsior Classical Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Excelsior Classical Academy, located on North Roxboro Street in Durham, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school that adheres to a rigorous, classical liberal arts curriculum. Serving students in grades K–12, the school emphasizes a content-rich education rooted in the Western tradition, with a focus on developing critical thinking, intellectual character, and a mastery of foundational subjects. Its pedagogical approach prioritizes the "trivium"—grammar, logic, and rhetoric—to ensure students build a strong knowledge base before advancing to more complex analytical studies.

As part of the TeamCFA network, Excelsior is committed to cultivating a structured, disciplined environment that fosters academic excellence and civic virtue. The school encourages a strong partnership between faculty, students, and parents, maintaining high expectations for student conduct and scholarly achievement. By integrating a traditional curriculum with a focus on core values and personal responsibility, Excelsior Classical Academy aims to prepare its graduates not only for higher education but to be well-informed and principled members of their community.

For more information, contact Excelsior Classical Academy at (919) 213-8585 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.