Saint Peter Catholic School vs. The Oakwood School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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The Oakwood School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Overview
We offer education for PreK 3 though 8th grade. Students enrolling in PreK 3 must be 3 years old by August 31 of the school year they intend to start at the school. Students enrolling in PreK 4 must be 4 years old by August 31 of the school year they intend to start at the school. Parents who tour our school often remark how happy the children are here. There is an expectation of discipline that fosters independence. In addition to our core subjects of Math, English, Science, Social Studies and Religion, our students also have classes in Spanish, Computer, Art, Music, Library, and Physical Education. Our beautiful school has a dedicated computer lab, library, music room, art room, full size gymnasium, and a cafeteria.
A PK3-K-12, coed, non-sectarian independent school setting the bar in education by teaching the whole child through hands-on, experiential learning.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Documented Mild Learning Differences
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1946
1996
Students Body
Total Students
501 students
362 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
21%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
18
-
Pre-K Students
34
53
Kindergarten Students
50
32
Grade 1 Students
50
28
Grade 2 Students
50
25
Grade 3 Students
46
19
Grade 4 Students
46
26
Grade 5 Students
50
27
Grade 6 Students
54
23
Grade 7 Students
51
27
Grade 8 Students
52
31
Grade 9 Students
-
24
Grade 10 Students
-
10
Grade 11 Students
-
17
Grade 12 Students
-
20
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
45 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
37%
43%
Average Class Size
23
15
Number of AP Classes
n/a
14
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:8
Average SAT score
n/a
1320
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Polos Four Days a Week, Dress Uniform on Wednesdays)
(Polos Four Days a Week, Dress Uniform on Wednesdays)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,768
n/a
Tuition Notes
A discount is offered to students who are practicing Catholics.
Financial assistance available PK3 to 12
Admissions Director
Heather Brockway
Dr. Amanda Bates
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9
11
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
15
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Grace Notes Choir, Hoopsters Hula Hooping Team, National Junior Beta Club, NC Science Olympiad, Treble Cats Choir, Young Actors Workshop
Community Service, Dance Arts Honor Society, Envirothon, Friend of the Library, Growers Club, Model UN, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, National Latin Honor Society, Rho Kappa, Rho Sigma Omega, Roman Senate, SGA, Thespian Honor Society, Tri M