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Southern Pines Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,054 students in Southern Pines, NC, 21% of all K-12 students in Southern Pines, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
60% of private schools in Southern Pines, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,054
  • Average Tuition: $14,710
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 22%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Southern Pines, NC School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,054
  • Average Tuition: $14,710
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 22%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Southern Pines, NC School Trends

Top Ranked Southern Pines 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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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 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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Southern Pines, NC Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,054
Students
$14,710
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Southern Pines)
This State (NC)
# Schools
5 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
1,054 Students
137,062 Students
% Students of Color
12%
24%
0.42
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
641 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
41 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
789 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
75%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
165 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
16%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
105 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1207
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,710
$11,997
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
31%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Southern Pines, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Southern Pines, NC include The O'Neal School and Episcopal Day School.
How many private schools are located in Southern Pines?
5 private schools are located in Southern Pines.
How diverse are private schools in Southern Pines?
Southern Pines private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Southern Pines go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Southern Pines are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Southern Pines?
60% of private schools in Southern Pines are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Southern Pines are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Southern Pines include: Episcopal Day School vs. The O'Neal School, Calvary Christian School vs. The O'Neal School

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