Durham is the home of the University of New Hampshire, Durham. Residents and visitors alike benefit directly from this impressive institution.

From kindergarten to high school, Durham's first-rate Oyster River School system consistently ranks among the best in New Hampshire. Durham boasts separate modern Elementary, Middle/Junior High and High School facilities that provide a full range of academic, athletic and technical studies.

The area also features distinguished private and parochial schools such as Phillips Exeter Academy, St. Thomas Aquinas High School, and Berwick Academy, known nationally and worldwide for their fine programs.

UNH's College of Lifelong Learning (now called Granite State College) programs are available for those interested in exploring new areas of interest or expanding their professional training. The richness of this academic environment rewards everyone, even the finest students.

The seacost's One World Language School is a non-profit organization established for the sole purpose of providing affordable language and culture education to children. This organization has been holding after school classes at Oyster River Middle School for 5 years.