The O'Neal School is a PreK-12 college preparatory school in Southern Pines, NC, offering Special Education support and IEP services.
The O'Neal School is a college preparatory private school in Southern Pines, NC, providing a safe and nurturing environment for students from Prekindergarten through 12th grade. The school is dedicated to academic excellence, character development, and physical well-being, offering a supportive community for families in Moore County and surrounding areas.
Recognizing the diverse needs of learners, The O'Neal School provides specialized supports including Special Education services, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and developmental support. The school's small average class size of 15 and a faculty where 54% hold advanced degrees allow for personalized instruction and therapeutic services that can be integrated into a student's academic journey.
The school offers a wide range of advanced courses, from Biology and Psychology to various languages, alongside diverse extracurriculars like Science Olympiad, Lego Club, and various athletic programs. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, and tuition ranges from $9,180 to $20,990 depending on the grade level, with 33% of students receiving financial aid.
| Year Founded | 1971 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $20,990 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition ranges from $9,180-$20,990 depending on grade level. |
| Total Students | 427 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 54 |
| Average Class Size | 15 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
| Admissions Director | Mrs. Breanna Orentlikher |
| Admissions Associate | Mrs. Brittany Wicks |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 72 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 33 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 8 |
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Golf · Soccer · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Art Club · Book Club · Card Club · Cum Laude Society · Dungeons and Dragons · Elementary Battle of the Books · Finance Club · Honor Council · International Club · Leadership Club · Lego Club · Literary Magazine - Blackbird's Eye Club · Math Club · Model UN · Morgan's Message · National Honor Society · Newspaper Club · O'Neal Volunteers / Key Club · Science Olympiad · Self Care Club · Student Forum · Tutoring Club · WEP/Karimu - Women's Empowerment Club · Yearbook · Show More (8) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · The O'Nealers - Choir · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Fellowship of Christian Athletes · Running Club · Ultimate Frisbee/Pickleball |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · State or regional independent school association · National Association of College Admissions Counselors · National Honor Society (NHS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.onealschool.org/quicklinks/calendar?sDate=20220301&eDate=20220331&ec=0_16219 |
| Average SAT Score | 1250 |
| Average ACT Score | 26 |
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