Sandhills Classical Christian School vs. The O'Neal School
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Sandhills Classical Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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The O'Neal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Overview
Sandhills Classical Christian School provides a classical, Christian education for grades Preschool-12.
SCCS's unique education revolves around the time-tested western liberal arts tradition focusing on reading great literature, learning to write persuasively and instruction in Latin and formal Logic.
This teaching is complemented with enrichment through our field trips, fine arts and other experiential learning.
O`Neal is a college preparatory private school in Moore County NC serving families in Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Whispering Pines, Sanford, West End, Aberdeen, and the surrounding areas.
The safe, nurturing environment provided offers a highly recognized early childhood education for preschool level students continuing through kindergarten and elementary school grades.
Its mission is the cultivation of academic excellence, character development, and physical well-being from prekindergarten to middle school and through the high school division.
The School is one of few educational institutions among Moore County Schools that is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) qualified for membership through its accreditation with the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS).
Whether considering an education in public schools, private schools, homeschooling, or charter schools, O`Neal is worth a visit.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
1999
1971
Students Body
Total Students
639 students
427 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
8%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
75
-
Pre-K Students
58
51
Kindergarten Students
52
32
Grade 1 Students
42
30
Grade 2 Students
46
26
Grade 3 Students
46
28
Grade 4 Students
46
36
Grade 5 Students
40
27
Grade 6 Students
42
38
Grade 7 Students
42
37
Grade 8 Students
36
42
Grade 9 Students
39
18
Grade 10 Students
29
33
Grade 11 Students
27
8
Grade 12 Students
19
21
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
54 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
48%
54%
Average Class Size
18
15
Number of AP Classes
5
20
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
Average SAT score
1210
1250
Average ACT score
n/a
26
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,390
$20,990
Tuition Notes
3 Year Old 2 Day (half): 2400
3 Year Old 3 Day (half): 2760
4 Year Old 4 Day (half): 3060
3 Year Old 5 Day (full): 5140
4 Year Old 5 Day (full): 5140
PreKindergarten (half): 4260
PreKindergarten (full): 5980
K Half Day: 7130
KF-6: 10,390
7-12: 10,750
Tuition ranges from $9,180-$20,990 depending on grade level.
% on Financial Aid
30%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,350
n/a
Acceptance Rate
90%
72%
Admissions Director
Angela Pihlgren
Mrs. Breanna Orentlikher
Admissions Associate
n/a
Mrs. Brittany Wicks
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
28
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubCheer
ChessLego Club
Running ClubSoccer Club
Spanish ClubYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Band and ChoirDrama Club
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Art ClubBook Club
Card ClubCum Laude Society
Dungeons and DragonsElementary Battle of the Books
Finance ClubHonor Council
International ClubLeadership Club
Lego ClubLiterary Magazine - Blackbird's Eye Club
Math ClubModel UN
Morgan's MessageNational Honor Society
Newspaper ClubO'Neal Volunteers / Key Club
Science OlympiadSelf Care Club
Student ForumTutoring Club
WEP/Karimu - Women's Empowerment ClubYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
The O'Nealers - Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fellowship of Christian AthletesRunning Club
Ultimate Frisbee/Pickleball
