Overview

Southwest Elementary is a public school in Durham, NC, offering a Gifted & Talented program and Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 34 elementary schools in Durham Public School District.

School Rating

Southwest Elementary is performing average compared to public and charter schools in North Carolina with the same grade levels.
6/10
ӣƵ Rating

Rating Factors

The ӣƵ Rating for this school is based on the following elements.
ACADEMICS

Test Scores

These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
Parent Tip
Even high-performing schools can have disparities between student groups. Understand what on-track learning looks like for your child and how you can help at home.
Sources
ACADEMICS

Courses & Programs

The list below is a sample of available courses at this school.
Why are advanced academics important?
Sources
ACADEMICS

Race/Ethnicity

Sources
ACADEMICS

Low-Income Students

Notice something missing or confusing?
Sources
ACADEMICS

Students With Disabilities

Notice something missing or confusing?
Sources
STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.
Sources
STUDENT LIFE

Teachers & Staff

What makes a great teacher? The truth may surprise you.
Parent Tip
³󲹳’s the most important thing to look for in the staff at a school?
Sources
STUDENT LIFE

About the School

Sources
4.5
54 Reviews
5 stars  
4 stars  
3 stars  
2 stars  
1 star  

Neighborhood

2320 Cook Road
Durham, NC 27713
School leader: Mr Nicholas Rotosky
(919) 560-3972
(919) 544-1112
School leader email
School attendance zone
Map of Southwest Elementary address. Map of Southwest Elementary address. Map of Southwest Elementary address.

Nearby Schools

  • NA
    The Goddard School - Durham
    0.23 miles
    Private; PK
    5.0 (1 Review)
  • NA
    Southside Econo Child Dc
    0.27 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Castle
    0.43 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Chester Brook Academy
    0.47 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Childcare Network Child Care Center 166
    0.52 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Hazelene Yates' Day Care
    0.57 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Wiggle & Giggle Christian Academy
    0.61 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Primrose School-Hope Valley Farms
    0.66 miles
    Private; PK
    5.0 (1 Review)
  • NA
    Tender Tots Day Care
    0.66 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Alston Ridge Middle
    5.22 miles
    Public district; 6-8
    2.9 (17 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Green Level High School
    10.92 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    3.7 (10 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Davis Drive Elementary
    11.16 miles
    Public district; K-5
    4.0 (21 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Jeffreys Grove Elementary
    14.25 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
    4.9 (16 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    West Cary Middle School
    11.4 miles
    Public district; 6-8
    3.1 (52 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Davis Drive Middle
    11.29 miles
    Public district; 6-8
    3.0 (12 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Morrisville Elementary
    9.29 miles
    Public district; K-5
    3.6 (15 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Green Hope High
    9.19 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    3.3 (24 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    J D Clement Early College High School
    3.44 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    5.0 (3 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Middle College High School @ Dtcc
    3.91 miles
    Public district; 11-12
    4.8 (4 Reviews)