St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School vs. Oakbrook Preparatory School
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School Overview
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St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
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Oakbrook Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
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Overview
Students scored in top 10% of the USA on standardized tests! 8th grade students receive high school credits. Participation in Clemson University Foreign Language Declamation.
Rosemary Moore founded the Village School in 1992 based on the work of the British educator Charlotte Mason.
Mrs. Moore desired to created a school where students would engage directly with nature and the classics in literature, art, and music.
Since its founding, the school has grown to become Oakbrook Prep, a rigorous college preparatory school with an international emphasis on a beautiful 38 acre campus in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Oakbrook families represent more than 40 countries by birth or nationality, Students participate in international travel, missions, and exchange programs with Germany, China, and Spanish-speaking countries.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Year Founded
1941
1992
Students Body
Total Students
74 students
452 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
12%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
4
39
Kindergarten Students
5
31
Grade 1 Students
6
29
Grade 2 Students
7
20
Grade 3 Students
7
32
Grade 4 Students
3
13
Grade 5 Students
16
26
Grade 6 Students
6
29
Grade 7 Students
7
30
Grade 8 Students
13
43
Grade 9 Students
-
38
Grade 10 Students
-
45
Grade 11 Students
-
39
Grade 12 Students
-
38
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
54 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
56%
40%
Average Class Size
16
15
Number of AP Classes
n/a
26
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:8
Average SAT score
n/a
1220
Average ACT score
n/a
27
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(uniform (navy and light blue))
(uniform (navy and light blue))
Casual
(Visit http://oakbrookprep.org/dress.htm for dress code details.)
(Visit http://oakbrookprep.org/dress.htm for dress code details.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Mar. 1
Tuition Cost
$3,841
n/a
Tuition Notes
Catholic students are subsidized by their parish.
Tuition for non-Catholic students is $5008.
Tuition costs range from $3,833 for Kindergarten to $10,086 for upper school.
% on Financial Aid
15%
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
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Acceptance Rate
95%
70%
Admissions Director
Patti Lanthier
Amanda Ledbetter
Admissions Associate
Cindy Hoops
Alexis Mannion
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
11
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
19
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, Battle of the Brains (Final Four), BETA Club, Environment Club (State Award), Fitness Club, Guitar Club, MATHCOUNTS, Science and Technology Club
"The Update" Broadcasting Staff, Academic Quiz Bowl Team, Band, Battle of the Brains, Creative Movement, Drama, Glee Club, High School Math Team, Jr. Beta Club, MATHCOUNTS, MUSE Machine, National Honor Society, Nicaragua Mission Team, O'Krazies Spirit Club, Robotics, Sr. Beta Club, Student Government, Student Online News Magazine Staff, Yearbook Staff