Very Good
#100 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 21% of private schools
The Oaks Academy
Middle School · Indianapolis, IN
A private middle school in Indianapolis, IN serving grades 6th – 8th.
1301 E 16TH ST, Indianapolis, IN 46202
- 8.4:1 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
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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See how we rateThe 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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
$61,082
Median home value
$420,200
Median rent
$1,258/mo
College educated
62.3%
Homeownership
28.8%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46202; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| H L Harshman Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 7–8 | 0.6 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Kipp Indy College Prep MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Paramount EnglewoodCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 5–8 | 1.9 mi | 228 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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 middle school in Indianapolis, IN, serving approximately 262 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #100 of 478 private schools in IN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Oaks Academy
What grades does The Oaks Academy serve?
The Oaks Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend The Oaks Academy?
The Oaks Academy has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Oaks Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Oaks Academy is 8.4:1. 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 #100 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is The Oaks Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Oaks Academy 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 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 262
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (317) 969-8500
- Area population (ZIP 46202)
- 20,331
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
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.
- 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 46202; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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