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The Oaks Academy is more than a school — it’s a community where children are known, loved, and challenged to grow academically and personally. Our Christ-centered, classical curriculum and nurturing environment foster curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

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Rooted in Relationships,
Growing in Excellence

Children thrive in calm, joyful classrooms. Our exceptional education engages students with a rich,
Christ-centered, classical curriculum that inspires a love of learning and critical thinking. 

3rd grade teacher and students

Students are known, loved, and flourishing.

At The Oaks Academy, we offer more than just an education — we provide exceptional academics in a welcoming, Christ-centered community where social, emotional, and spiritual growth are highly valued. This is the place where your child will thrive.

Discover The Oaks Difference

Students walking down hall

Unhurried atmosphere, excellent academics.

While partnering with families, we create a space where students feel valued, nurtured, and inspired to grow in every area of life. Discover how we do this at every step of your Oaks journey.

Explore by Grade Level

Pre-K students sitting together in the playground.

Early Education Center

Our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Foundations students experience a warm, engaging environment where young learners build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning.

Experience Early Education

Pre-K student takes part in an activity centre task.

Lower School students walking across campus on 1st day of school.

Lower School

In Kindergarten through 5th grade, students develop a love for learning and build strong habits through our classical curriculum and Christ-centered experience.

Experience Lower School

3rd Grade students observe a praying mantis in the playground.

Middle School Girls during Lauds

Middle School

In 6th - 8th grade, students are prepared for academic excellence and personal growth in a supportive environment that challenges them to reach their highest potential.

Experience Middle School

Middle School students and teacher in a small Math group.

Middle School Students in class.

Rooted in Diverse Relationships,
Fostering Lifelong Habits

We equip students with lifelong habits of heart and mind that inspire a love for learning and shape them into thoughtful, compassionate, and Christ-centered individuals. Through diverse relationships within our school community, they gain a broader perspective and a deeper understanding of the world around them.

 

Pre-K Girls holding hands on the playground.

Intentionally Diverse

Since our founding, we have intentionally cultivated a racially and socioeconomically diverse student body. Welcoming families from all backgrounds is central to our mission and enriches our community.

ABOUT THE OAKS

Black 40%
Hispanic, Asian, Multiracial 20%
White 40%
High Income 25%
Middle Income 25%
Low Income 50%

Stories From Our Community

Grundy Family with Mrs. Dierlam.
Barbour Family outside the Fall Creek Campus.
Alumni Vivienne Smith, Class of 2019
Ms. Leistner, 1st-grade teacher

MY SON NEEDED SOMEBODY WHO CARED ENOUGH TO SEE THE GAPS AND CLOSE THEM. THAT’S WHO MRS. DIERLAM WAS FOR HIM. AT THE OAKS, THEY REALLY, REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU. THEY ACTUALLY WANT OUR KIDS TO THRIVE. I WOULD NOT TRADE THIS SCHOOL FOR ANYTHING.

Crystal

Oaks Academy Parent

WE WERE ANXIOUS ABOUT TRANSFERRING OUR SON MID-YEAR BUT HE FOUND TRUE BELONGING HERE AND HIS LOVE FOR LEARNING HAS SKYROCKETED. WHEN HE FINISHED HIS FIRST DAY, IT WAS LIKE HIS SOUL EXHALED. CHOOSING THE OAKS WAS THE BEST PARENTING DECISION WE’VE MADE.

Jody

Oaks Academy Parent

THE OAKS PREPARED ME TO BE A CURIOUS, DISCIPLINED STUDENT IN COLLEGE AND TAUGHT ME TO SEE GOD’S GLORY IN EVERYTHING, FROM NATURE TO OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH EACH OTHER. MY TIME AT THE OAKS HELPED GIVE ME A FIRM FOUNDATION TO GROW FROM AND I’M HAPPY MY PARENTS TRUSTED THAT MY BROTHER AND I WERE EXACTLY WHERE WE NEEDED TO BE ALL THOSE YEARS.

Vivienne

Class of 2019

AT THE OAKS, WE REALLY RESPECT AND APPRECIATE THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY AND HOW PARENTS ARE THEIR CHILD’S FIRST TEACHER. THAT IS THE FOUNDATIONAL AND MOST IMPORTANT THING IN EACH CHILD’S LIFE. WHILE WE ARE VERY IMPORTANT, WE ARE SECONDARY. WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT THAT RELATIONSHIP.

Ms. Leistner

1st-Grade Teacher

Our Campuses

We serve students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade across three locations in downtown Indianapolis.

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EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
Martindale-Brightwood

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1301 E 16th St Indianapolis, IN 46202

Built in 1920, School #26 was originally part of Indianapolis Public Schools. After being underutilized for several years, The Oaks Academy acquired the building and opened its doors in 2015.

The Oaks Academy Early Education Center serves around 80 of our youngest learners.
LOWER SCHOOL
FALL CREEK
  

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2301 N Park Ave,
Indianapolis,
IN 46205

Built in 1898, School #45 was originally part of Indianapolis Public Schools. The Oaks Academy opened its doors here in 1998 and is now the owner of the facility.

The Oaks Academy, Fall Creek serves around 400 students, Kindergarten through 5th grade.
LOWER SCHOOL
Brookside

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3092 Brookside Parkway N Dr Indianapolis, IN 46218

Built in 1930, School #81 was originally part of Indianapolis Public Schools. The Oaks Academy now owns the building and has been at this location since 2012.

The Oaks Academy, Brookside serves around 300 students, Kindergarten through 5th grade.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Martindale-Brightwood

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1301 E 16th St Indianapolis, IN 46202

Built in 1920, School #26 was originally part of Indianapolis Public Schools. After being underutilized for several years, The Oaks Academy acquired the building and opened its doors in 2015.

The Oaks Academy Middle School serves around 325 students in grades 6-8.

 

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Your Oaks Academy journey can begin today. Schedule your visit today and discover the difference an Oaks Academy education can make in your child’s life.

 

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