Very Good
#164 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 34% of private schools
The Oaks Academy - Brookside
Elementary School · Indianapolis, IN
A private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
3092 BROOKSIDE PKWY N DR, Indianapolis, IN 46218
- Math 55% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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 IN.
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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 IN
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
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Where The Oaks Academy - Brookside sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,635
Median home value
$90,200
Median rent
$1,056/mo
College educated
11.3%
Homeownership
47.3%
Poverty rate
31.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount BrooksideCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 856 | Compare → |
| Brookside School 54Enrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| James Russell Lowell School 51Enrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–7 | 0.8 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Theodore Potter School 74Enrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 251 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
The Oaks Academy - Brookside is listed in Indianapolis, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Oaks Academy - Brookside
The Oaks Academy - Brookside is a private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, serving approximately 278 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Oaks Academy - Brookside
What grades does The Oaks Academy - Brookside serve?
The Oaks Academy - Brookside serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend The Oaks Academy - Brookside?
The Oaks Academy - Brookside has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Oaks Academy - Brookside?
The student-teacher ratio at The Oaks Academy - Brookside is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Oaks Academy - Brookside rank in IN?
The Oaks Academy - Brookside ranks #164 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is The Oaks Academy - Brookside's MySchoolScout rating?
The Oaks Academy - Brookside has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at The Oaks Academy - Brookside?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Oaks Academy - Brookside has 55% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is The Oaks Academy - Brookside a private school?
Yes, The Oaks Academy - Brookside 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 The Oaks Academy - Brookside a religious school?
The Oaks Academy - Brookside has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 278
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (317) 822-4900
- Area population (ZIP 46218)
- 28,560
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46218; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2021–22
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