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
Extra-curric.
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