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Very Good

#21 of 192 private schools in SC

Top 10% of private schools

Oakbrook Preparatory School

School

190 LINCOLN SCHOOL RD, Spartanburg, SC 29301

Private

Enrollment

403

Student-Teacher

7.8:1

Score

7.8

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

South Carolina private schools

#21 of 192

In Spartanburg

#2 of 3

public schools

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Oakbrook Preparatory School

7.8/10

School in Spartanburg · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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4.2/10

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About Oakbrook Preparatory School

Oakbrook Preparatory School is a private school in Spartanburg, SC. Oakbrook Preparatory School serves approximately 403 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Oakbrook Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 192 private schools in SC.

How it compares1.6 pts above SC schools
  • This school 7.8 · Very Good
  • SC avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 7.8:1 students to teachers, Oakbrook Preparatory School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Oakbrook Preparatory School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Oakbrook Preparatory School compares to 29 public schools serving similar grades in Spartanburg, SC

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
This School
vs
11.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
403
This School
vs
554
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.8
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 84.1% vs 0%
Black 5.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.5% vs 0%
Asian 4.7% vs 0%
Oakbrook Preparatory School Spartanburg Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Oakbrook Preparatory School (this school) 7.8
Fairforest Middle 4.2
Spartanburg Six Child Development Center
Green Charter School Spartanburg 8.7
West View Elementary 4.4
Arcadia Elementary 3.8
Jesse S. Bobo Elementary 4.0
High Point Academy 8.8
Woodland Heights Elementary 4.3
Fairforest Elementary 5.5
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership 7.1
Lone Oak Elementary 4.9
Spartanburg Preparatory School 5.0
Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg 5.7
Carver Middle 5.2
Mary H. Wright Elementary 4.7
Pine St. Elementary 8.5
E. P. Todd School 5.2
Drayton Mills Elementary 7.7
Jesse Boyd Elementary 8.2
SC School for the Deaf Elementary/Middle 6.6

Showing 20 of 29 schools. View all schools in Spartanburg

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SC.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.4 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 28%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Enrollment 403
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in SC

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 84.1%
Black 5.7%
Hispanic 5.5%
Asian 4.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

190 LINCOLN SCHOOL RD, Spartanburg, SC 29301

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Oakbrook Preparatory School may also want to explore other schools in the area. High Point Academy (rated 8.8/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Green Charter School Spartanburg (rated 8.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, The Cleveland Academy of Leadership (rated 7.1/10, 3.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Spartanburg, see our Spartanburg schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Fairforest Middle Spartanburg 0.4 mi 4.2
Spartanburg Six Child Development Center Spartanburg 0.7 mi
Green Charter School Spartanburg Spartanburg 0.8 mi 8.7
West View Elementary Spartanburg 1.5 mi 4.4
Arcadia Elementary Spartanburg 1.9 mi 3.8
Jesse S. Bobo Elementary Spartanburg 1.9 mi 4.0
High Point Academy Spartanburg 2.8 mi 8.8
ST JAMES METHODIST KINDERGARTEN Spartanburg 2.9 mi
Woodland Heights Elementary Spartanburg 3.1 mi 4.3
LEGACY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Spartanburg 3.3 mi
R. P. Dawkins Middle Moore 3.7 mi 5.6
Fairforest Elementary Spartanburg 3.6 mi 5.5
James H. Hendrix Elementary Boiling Springs 4.1 mi 6.8
Lone Oak Elementary Spartanburg 3.9 mi 4.9
Anderson Mill Elementary Moore 4.3 mi 6.5
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership Spartanburg 3.9 mi 7.1
UMC OF THE COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Spartanburg 4.8 mi
Florence Chapel Middle Duncan 4.6 mi 7.1
Berry Shoals Intermediate Duncan 4.6 mi 6.5
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology Wellford 4.4 mi 5.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 29301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$56,606

Median Home Value

$200,800

Median Rent

$1,126/mo

Population

35,694

College Educated

26.7%

Homeownership

62.9%

Avg Commute

21.6 min

Poverty Rate

18.7%

Median Age

37.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
WESTMINSTER CATAWBA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rock Hill, SC 7.8
WESTMINSTER CATAWBA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL-MIDDLE Rock Hill, SC 7.8
SPARTANBURG DAY SCHOOL Spartanburg, SC 7.9
CHARLESTON COLLEGIATE SCHOOL Johns Island, SC 7.5
BEAUFORT ACADEMY Beaufort, SC 7.4
WESTMINSTER CATAWBA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL-HIGH Rock Hill, SC 8.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Oakbrook Preparatory School

What grades does Oakbrook Preparatory School serve?

Oakbrook Preparatory School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Oakbrook Preparatory School?

Oakbrook Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakbrook Preparatory School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oakbrook Preparatory School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Oakbrook Preparatory School rank in SC?

Oakbrook Preparatory School ranks #21 of 192 private schools in SC.

What is Oakbrook Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oakbrook Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Oakbrook Preparatory School a private school?

Yes, Oakbrook Preparatory School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Oakbrook Preparatory School a religious school?

Oakbrook Preparatory School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
5 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
23 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
403
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Spartanburg County

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