Sandhills School (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 109 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,748
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 7 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia & Other Language Based Learning Differences

Year Founded

1975

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Motto

Where Great Minds Do NOT Think Alike!

Student Body

Total Students

109 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

7 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Chino style pants, shorts, or skirts with a collared polo or tee.

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Orton Gillingham Academy of Practioners and Educators
Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,748

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% on Financial Aid

15%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$6,000

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Ramsay Bokinsky

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryEquestrian

GolfSoccer

TennisTrack and Field

Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubHigh School Student Council

National Honor Society

Arts and Music Programs:

Theatre

School Notes

Sandhills School is a vibrant, non-profit, co-educational day school for bright children in the first through twelfth grades with diagnosed learning differences, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. We give students the tools needed to succeed and become leaders among their peers and in the community.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sandhills School cost?

Sandhills School's tuition is approximately $25,748 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Sandhills School?

The acceptance rate of Sandhills School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 90%.

What sports does Sandhills School offer?

Sandhills School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Equestrian, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Sandhills School?

The application deadline for Sandhills School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

View the Sandhills School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event

Date

NO SCHOOL- Fall Break

October 12, 2026 (Monday)

CAMPUS CLOSED- Thanksgiving Break

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

NO SCHOOL- Spring Break

March 26, 2027 (Friday)

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 9/7/2024

Sandhills is so much more than a school. It is a close-knit community of educators, students, and parents all working together in the best interest of all students. Sandhills teachers are intentional in all that they do each day in their lessons. Because of this, all students can learn and grow at their own pace. My child has grown exponentially not only academically but also socially and emotionally since being at Sandhills. I am so grateful that a gem like this exists in Columbia.

- Posted by Parent - John Z.

5 3/3/2023

Sandhills is an amazing place to be! I love the feel of community here, and as a teacher, I am especially thankful for the smaller classes that facilitate us being able to meet each student`s individual needs. Since I have been here, I have absolutely loved watching kids that were once very timid and insecure, just blossom! To be part of such a school is truly a blessing!

- Posted by Teacher - Becky

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Columbia, SC is $13,317 for elementary schools and $14,535 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Columbia, SC is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).