Oak Ridge Military Academy founded in 1852 is recognized as the oldest pre-college military boarding school in the United States.
It was the first military school to accept women in 1854.
In 1926 Oak Ridge was designated a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.
In August 2021, the JROTC program expanded to 8th-grade cadets.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked NC School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Yearly Tuition: $34,600
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Oak Ridge Military Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1852
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
Average Class Size
8 students
Number of AP Courses
5 courses
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$34,600
Tuition Notes
7 Day Boarding $34,600,
5 Day Boarding $26,900,
Day Student $18,600
Summer Program Cost
$4,500
Summer Program Cost Notes
Adventure Camp Boarding $2,500
Adventure Camp Day Camper $1,400
Academic Summer Camp Boarding $4,500,
Academic Summer camp Day Student $2,400
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Major Robert Forde
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Aeronautics, Cyber Security, Speech and Debate
Aeronautics, Cyber Security, Speech and Debate
School Notes
- Oak Ridge Military Academy, A Unique Learning Community
- Oldest Pre-College Military School in the United States
- Official Military School of North Carolina
- Individualized Curriculum
- Supervised Study hall & Help Classes
- 6:1 to 12:1 Student to Teacher Ratio
- Dual Enrollment Opportunities
- 100% College Acceptance
- Sports & Clubs Year Round
- Service Learning Projects
- JROTC - the Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps at Oak Ridge Military Academy provides Cadets the structure and consistency to be self-disciplined. We offer hands-on learning experiences, small class sizes, and character-building instruction. Our educators, mentors, and role models believe our goal is to help Cadets achieve, and in doing so, to see beyond being successful in life to being significant.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Oak Ridge Military Academy cost?
Oak Ridge Military Academy's tuition is approximately $34,600 for private students and $4,500 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Oak Ridge Military Academy?
The acceptance rate of Oak Ridge Military Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.
Does Oak Ridge Military Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Oak Ridge Military Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Oak Ridge Military Academy offer?
Oak Ridge Military Academy offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Drill Team, Flag Football, Golf, Marksmanship, Mountaineering, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball and Weightlifting. Oak Ridge Military Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for most sports offered.
What is Oak Ridge Military Academy's ranking?
Oak Ridge Military Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Oak Ridge Military Academy?
The application deadline for Oak Ridge Military Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 9/23/2020
To me, Oak Ridge Military Academy is an academy with almost a magical feel. The Faculty, Staff, and Administration are the best that you will ever find. It focuses on the personal development of each cadet that steps foot on campus. It certainly changed my life and molded me into the man that I am today. It did the same for my brother, as well. I could not recommend Oak Ridge Military Academy enough!
5 8/24/2020
It's truly an honor for my wife and I to work at such a historic institution. The campus itself is so impressive, there are so many caring faculty/staff members, and the cadets have truly captured our hearts. These cadets have the potential to do so many great things, and I hope that they'll look back on their time here as a precious and sacred time. Oak Ridge Military Academy is a special place, and it is my hope that the cadets, the community, and the country will "rise up and call her blessed" for producing leaders of such character.
5 7/16/2020
Oak Ridge Military Academy made a priceless impact on my son's trajectory in life. The staff truly care for these students, giving them personalized attention and holding them to accountability. Two years at the academy gave my son confidence in his capabilities; it equipped him to move forward in life with a skill set and attributes for future success.
5 5/19/2020
"Oak Ridge Military Academy is an outstanding institution! The strength of the military and academic programs is useful in helping cadets reach their goals."
5 5/19/2020
"One of the best gifts Steve and I gave our daughter was sending her to Oak Ridge. She experienced life in a way most people will never experience it and she is so much stronger for that. She learned about respecting authority, respecting others, and more importantly respecting herself."
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