Sandhills School is a vibrant, non-profit, co-educational day school for bright children in the first through twelfth grades with diagnosed learning differences, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. We give students the tools needed to succeed and become leaders among their peers and in the community.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Average class size: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia & Other Language Based Learning Differences
Year Founded
1975
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 18%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
7 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Chino style pants, shorts, or skirts with a collared polo or tee.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,000
Admissions Director
Ramsay Bokinsky
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, High School Student Council, National Honor Society
Arts and Music Programs:
Theatre
Chess Club, High School Student Council, National Honor Society
Arts and Music Programs:
Theatre
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Sandhills School offer?
Sandhills School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Equestrian, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Sandhills School?
The application deadline for Sandhills School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break- Campus Closed
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Sandhills School is Hammond School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool (1.7 miles away)
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School Reviews
5 9/7/2024
Sandhills is so much more than a school. It is a close-knit community of educators, students, and parents all working together in the best interest of all students. Sandhills teachers are intentional in all that they do each day in their lessons. Because of this, all students can learn and grow at their own pace. My child has grown exponentially not only academically but also socially and emotionally since being at Sandhills. I am so grateful that a gem like this exists in Columbia.
5 3/3/2023
Sandhills is an amazing place to be! I love the feel of community here, and as a teacher, I am especially thankful for the smaller classes that facilitate us being able to meet each student`s individual needs. Since I have been here, I have absolutely loved watching kids that were once very timid and insecure, just blossom! To be part of such a school is truly a blessing!
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