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#87 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 18% of private schools

The Oaks Academy

Elementary School · Indianapolis, IN

A private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

2301 N PARK AVE STE B, Indianapolis, IN 46205

  • Math 49% vs IN 44% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 IN.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.2 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,305
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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Diversity Index60%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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Enrollment958
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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.

Math Proficiency49%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
44%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

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The neighborhood

Where The Oaks Academy 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 79Very Walkable
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 69Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,237/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,756

Median home value

$278,000

Median rent

$1,087/mo

College educated

51.3%

Homeownership

51.7%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White47.8%
Black39.6%
Two or More10.3%
Hispanic1.0%
Asian1.0%
Native American0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Center for Inquiry School 27Enrollment path unverified6.3PK–80.6 mi460Compare →
Capitol City Seventh-day Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–80.8 mi33Compare →
Geo Focus AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5privateK–121.0 mi91Compare →
Herron Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.9K–81.0 mi312Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

The Oaks Academy is listed in Indianapolis, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Oaks Academy

The Oaks Academy is a private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, serving approximately 958 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Oaks Academy

What grades does The Oaks Academy serve?

The Oaks Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend The Oaks Academy?

The Oaks Academy has an enrollment of approximately 958 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Oaks Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at The Oaks Academy is 11.1:1. 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 rank in IN?

The Oaks Academy ranks #87 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is The Oaks Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

The Oaks Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, The Oaks Academy has 49% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is The Oaks Academy a private school?

Yes, The Oaks Academy 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 a religious school?

The Oaks Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
958
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
87
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Large City
County
Marion County
Area population (ZIP 46205)
29,196
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
32.4
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 46205; 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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