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Sandhills Classical Christian School
St. John Paul Ii Catholic School
The O'Neal School Top 16 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (NC)

Moore County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,801 students in Moore County, NC (there are 21 public schools, serving 11,804 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
78% of private schools in Moore County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,801
  • Average Tuition: $13,270
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 24%
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Moore County, NC School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,801
  • Average Tuition: $13,270
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 24%
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Moore County, NC School Trends

Top Ranked Moore County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Episcopal Day School
Episcopal Day School
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Episcopal
340 E Massachusetts Ave
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-3492
(7)
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The O'Neal School Photo
The O'Neal School
Gr: PK-12 | 427 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 28
3300 Airport Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6920
(8)
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Sandhills Classical Christian School Photo
Sandhills Classical Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 639 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1487 Rays Bridge Road
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 695-1874
(1)
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Map of Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students
Christian
400 S Bennett St
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-8311
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Map of Fellowship Christian Academy
Fellowship Christian Academy
Gr: K-5 | 71 students
Christian
1305 Hulsey Rd
Carthage, NC 28327
(406) 396-2280
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Map of Highland Christian Academy
Highland Christian Academy
Gr: 8-11 | 5 students
Baptist
5587 Us Highway 1 N
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 695-0494
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Map of Longleaf Academy
Longleaf Academy
Gr: 2-8 | 21 students
Special Education School
600 Valley View Rd
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-2665
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St. John Paul Ii Catholic School Photo
St. John Paul Ii Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
2922 Camp Easter Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6241
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
1,801 Students
137,062 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
189 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)
1207
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,270
$11,997
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,350
$5,559
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.58
# American Indian Students
4 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
49 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
1,155 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
64%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
504 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
28%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Moore County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Moore County, NC include The O'Neal School, Sandhills Classical Christian School, and Episcopal Day School.
How many private schools are located in Moore County?
8 private schools are located in Moore County.
How diverse are private schools in Moore County?
Moore County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Moore County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Moore County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Moore County?
78% of private schools in Moore County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Moore County are often viewed compared to one another?

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