Saint Peter Catholic School vs. The Oakwood School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
SAT Score
Student Body
AP Courses
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 PK3-12, 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
427 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
56
Kindergarten Students
50
35
Grade 1 Students
50
35
Grade 2 Students
50
31
Grade 3 Students
46
31
Grade 4 Students
46
28
Grade 5 Students
50
24
Grade 6 Students
54
31
Grade 7 Students
51
25
Grade 8 Students
52
25
Grade 9 Students
-
26
Grade 10 Students
-
32
Grade 11 Students
-
21
Grade 12 Students
-
17
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
45 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
37%
43%
Average Class Size
25
15
Number of AP Classes
n/a
16
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
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
$7,900
$15,161
Tuition Notes
A discount is offered to students who are practicing Catholics.
Financial assistance available PK3 to 12. We accept the NC Opportunity Scholarship
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Admissions Director
Heather Brockway
Dr. Amanda Bates
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
15
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Battle of the BooksNational Junior Beta Club
NC Science OlympiadRobotics Club
Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Grace Notes ChoirTreble Cats Choir
Young Actors Workshop
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Hoopsters Hula Hooping Team
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Community ServiceEnvirothon
Friend of the LibraryGrowers Club
Model UNMu Alpha Theta
National Honor SocietyNational Latin Honor Society
Rho KappaRho Sigma Omega
Roman SenateSGA
Tri M
Arts and Music Programs:
Dance Arts Honor SocietyThespian Honor Society