Charter Schools

The Academy of Moore County

105 Turner St., Southern Pines

(910) 693-7924

www.theacademyofmoorecounty.org

Principal:  Bill Moore

Kindergarten through Eighth Grade

The school opened in 1997 to students in Kindergarten through eighth grade. Its ­mission is to pursue the N.C. core curriculum. Class size at The Academy of Moore County is less than 20 students per class. The school follows a uniformed dress code.

Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaissance 

140 Southern Dunes Dr., Vass

(910) 695-1004

www.sandhillsrenaissance.com

Principal:  David Jackson

Kindergarten through Eighth Grade

Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaissance School (STARS), established in 1999, is recognized as one of 35 “A-plus” (arts plus the basics) schools in North Carolina. STARS combines an integrated arts curriculum with experiences in the visual arts, drama, music and dance/ movement.

Private Schools

Calvary Christian School

400 S. Bennett St., Southern Pines

(910) 692-8311

Principal:  Dwight Creech

Day Care ages 2-5 and

Kindergarten-12th Grade

Started as an alternative to public schools to offer and reflect a Christian philosophy, Calvary Christian School’s curriculum focuses on the basics, including reading, writing and arithmetic. 

Episcopal Day School (EDS)

340 E. Massachusetts Ave., Southern Pines

(910) 692-3492

www.episcopalday.org

Head:  Jay St. John

Pre-school (3-year-olds) through Fifth Grade

Episcopal Day School enrolls 215 students. The mission at Episcopal Day School is to provide a strong foundation for lifelong ­learning in a Christian community that ­treasures courage,  leadership and ­excellence. EDS has happy students with ­caring teachers. EDS seeks to educate the whole child in mind, body and spirit.

Highland Christian Academy

5587 U.S. Hwy. 1 North, Vass 

(910) 695-0494

Headmaster:  William Vaughn

Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade

The O’Neal School

3300 Airport Road, Southern Pines

Admissions:  Alice Droppers,

(910) 692-6920 Ext. 103

www.onealschool.org

Headmaster:  John Neiswender

Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade

A college preparatory school, The O'Neal School is dedicated to the development of academic excellence, strength of character and physical well-being of its students in an environment where integrity, self-discipline and consideration for others are ­fundamental. 

The Pope John Paul II Catholic School

320 N. Ashe St., Southern Pines

(910) 692-6241

Principal:  Rose Marie Duckman

Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade

The Pope John Paul II Catholic School serves grades K-6 with one grade added each year. Children wear uniforms. Family discounts and financial assistance are ­available. Enrollment is open to Catholics and the general public (tuition rates differ). The school will be relocating into a new facility by 2008-2009.

Sandhills Classical Christian (SCC)

650 Pee Dee Road, Southern Pines

(910) 695-1874

www.sandhillsccs.org

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Headmaster:  Brad Johnson

Preschool through Eighth Grade

SCC offers a Christ-centered education using classical methodology. In addition to all core subjects, Latin is introduced in the third grade. SCC is a member of the Association of Classical Christian Schools.

Solid Rock Christian School

311 E. Maple St., Aberdeen

(910) 944-2099

Principal:  Thomas Conway

Pre-school for ages 2- 4 and school for Kindergarten through 12th Grade