An independent, coed day school for grades pre-k to 12. Let's live Moral, Happy, Productive Lives. THE PURPOSE OF DURHAM ACADEMY IS TO PROVIDE EACH STUDENT AN EDUCATION THAT WILL ENABLE HIM OR HER TO LIVE A MORAL, HAPPY AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE. THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTELLECT IS CENTRAL TO SUCH A LIFE AND, THUS, INTELLECTUAL ENDEAVOR AND GROWTH ARE THE PRIMARY WORK OF THE SCHOOL. THE ACQUISITION OF KNOWLEDGE; THE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS, CRITICAL JUDGMENT AND INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY; AND INCREASED UNDERSTANDING ARE THE GOALS OF THE SCHOOL'S ACADEMIC PROGRAM.