St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School vs. Oakbrook Preparatory School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Oakbrook Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
ACT Score
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Extracurriculars
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-4
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
1941
1992
Students Body
Total Students
69 students
407 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
8
43
Kindergarten Students
11
24
Grade 1 Students
4
30
Grade 2 Students
8
32
Grade 3 Students
6
35
Grade 4 Students
3
26
Grade 5 Students
16
35
Grade 6 Students
-
33
Grade 7 Students
-
26
Grade 8 Students
13
27
Grade 9 Students
-
34
Grade 10 Students
-
19
Grade 11 Students
-
16
Grade 12 Students
-
27
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
58 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
56%
40%
Average Class Size
16
12
Number of AP Classes
n/a
13
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
7:1
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
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
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 $8,231 for Pre-K to $13,584 for upper school.
% on Financial Aid
15%
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
n/a
Acceptance Rate
95%
70%
Admissions Director
Patti Lanthier
Amanda Ledbetter
Admissions Associate
Cindy Hoops
Jenison Hardin
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
14
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art ClubBattle of the Brains (Final Four)
BETA ClubEnvironment Club (State Award)
Fitness ClubGuitar Club
MATHCOUNTSScience and Technology Club
"The Update" Broadcasting StaffO'Krazies Spirit Club
Club or Organization:
Academic Quiz Bowl TeamJr. Beta Club
National Honor SocietyNicaragua Mission Team
Sr. Beta ClubStudent Government
Student Online News Magazine StaffYearbook Staff
Arts and Music Programs:
BandCreative Movement
DramaGlee Club