Oak Ridge Military Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NC School
School Type: 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

School Rankings

Oak Ridge Military Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Military Colleges and Schools
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Southern Association of Independent Schools

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Oak Ridge Military Academy
7	15
8	16
9	26
10	23
11	24
12	16

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1852

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

120 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

36%

State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

8 students

Number of AP Courses

5 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$34,600

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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.: 82%

Admissions Director

Major Robert Forde

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryDrill Team

Flag FootballGolf

MarksmanshipMountaineering

RiflerySoccer

SoftballSwimming

VolleyballWeightlifting

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

AeronauticsCyber Security

Speech and Debate

School Notes

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.
STEAM Lab - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math

School Mascot: Eagle

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.

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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 82%.

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).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (5 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!

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Nathan

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.

- Posted by Teacher - Rex

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.

- Posted by Parent - Sandra

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."

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Dale

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."

- Posted by Parent - Sarah

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The average private school tuition in Guilford County, NC is $18,772 for elementary schools and $22,133 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Guilford County, NC is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).