The O'Neal School vs. Sandhills Classical Christian School
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Top Rankings
The O'Neal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Sandhills Classical Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Overview
O`Neal is a college preparatory private school in Moore County NC serving families in Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Whispering Pines, Sanford, West End, Aberdeen, and the surrounding areas.
The safe, nurturing environment provided offers a highly recognized early childhood education for preschool level students continuing through kindergarten and elementary school grades.
Its mission is the cultivation of academic excellence, character development, and physical well-being from prekindergarten to middle school and through the high school division.
The School is one of few educational institutions among Moore County Schools that is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) qualified for membership through its accreditation with the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS).
Whether considering an education in public schools, private schools, homeschooling, or charter schools, O`Neal is worth a visit.
Sandhills Classical Christian School provides a classical, Christian education for grades Preschool-12.
SCCS's unique education revolves around the time-tested western liberal arts tradition focusing on reading great literature, learning to write persuasively and instruction in Latin and formal Logic.
This teaching is complemented with enrichment through our field trips, fine arts and other experiential learning.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
1971
1999
Students Body
Total Students
458 students
546 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
12%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
84
Pre-K Students
49
141
Kindergarten Students
37
36
Grade 1 Students
23
36
Grade 2 Students
31
29
Grade 3 Students
34
37
Grade 4 Students
31
34
Grade 5 Students
32
35
Grade 6 Students
40
27
Grade 7 Students
47
33
Grade 8 Students
42
28
Grade 9 Students
34
9
Grade 10 Students
8
8
Grade 11 Students
23
6
Grade 12 Students
27
3
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
33 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
54%
53%
Average Class Size
15
14
Number of AP Classes
20
n/a
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:17
Average SAT score
1253
n/a
Average ACT score
26
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$20,990
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Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $9,180-$20,990 depending on grade level.
3 Year Old 2 Day (half): 2235
3 Year Old 3 Day (half): 2565
4 Year Old 4 Day (half): 2855
3 Year Old 5 Day (full): 4790
4 Year Old 5 Day (full): 4790
PreKindergarten (half): 3975
PreKindergarten (full): 5575
K Half Day: 6120
KF-5: 8980
6-8: 9540
9-12: 9580
% on Financial Aid
33%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$3,350
Acceptance Rate
72%
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Admissions Director
Mrs. Breanna Orentlikher
Angela Pihlgren
Admissions Associate
Mrs. Brittany Wicks
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
9
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
29
11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, Board Game Club, Book Club, Card Club, Cum Laude Society, Dungeons and Dragons, Elementary Battle of the Books, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Finance Club, Honor Council, International Club, Leadership Club, Lego Club, Literary Magazine - Blackbird's Eye Club, Math Club, Model UN, Morgan's Message, National Honor Society, Newspaper Club, O'Neal Volunteers / Key Club, Running Club, Science Olympiad, Self Care Club, Student Forum, The O'Nealers - Choir, Tutoring Club, Ultimate Frisbee/Pickleball, WEP/Karimu - Women's Empowerment Club, Yearbook
Art Club, Band and Choir, Cheer, Chess, Drama Club, Golf Club, Lego Club, Running Club, Soccer Club, Spanish Club, Yearbook