Make a Gift Today
With many ways to support Oaks students, it’s easy to make a difference right now.
1 GIVE DIRECTLYMake an online gift using our simple and safe giving form. |
2 GIVE THROUGH SGOReceive significant state tax credit by giving through an Indiana Scholarship Granting Organization. |
3 MAIL YOUR GIFTChecks payable to “The Oaks Academy” can be mailed to: The Oaks Academy, c/o Nathan Hand, 1301 E. 16th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202. (To receive tax credit by making an SGO scholarship gift, make checks payable to “The Oaks Fund at Sagamore.”) |
You Can Leave a Lasting Legacy

JOIN THE OAKS LEGACY SOCIETY
Through a legacy gift, you have the power to provide life-changing scholarships and secure the future of The Oaks, all while protecting your assets and receiving substantial tax benefits now.

BRIDGE THE GAP FOR A CHILD. BECOME AN OAKS PARTNER.
Oaks Partners are vital to our school’s mission because they bridge the gap between a family’s ability to pay tuition and the actual cost of educating an Oaks student. By providing income-based scholarships, you can keep The Oaks affordable and accessible for Indianapolis children.

PARTNERS MAKE THE OAKS POSSIBLE
Oaks Partners support their students’ Oaks experience from Pre-K to eighth grade and receive regular updates and special invitations to insider events with school leadership and their students’ classrooms.
Why Giving Matters at The Oaks
Hear directly from Oaks supporters and alumni on how generosity has an impact that lasts beyond our classrooms.





WITHOUT THE OAKS, MY LIFE WOULD BE VERY DIFFERENT, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP THEY PROVIDED FOR ME. IT LEGITIMATELY CHANGED THE TRAJECTORY OF MY LIFE.
Rachael
Class of 2018

AT THE OAKS, CHILDREN ARE KNOWN AND LOVED. WHEN CHILDREN FEEL THAT AND CARRY IT FORWARD, YOU KNOW YOUR GIVING IS GOING TOWARDS A LEGACY OF GROWTH, PROSPERITY, AND OPPORTUNITY.
Julie
Oaks supporter

WIHTOUT A DOUBT, I WOULD NOT BE WHERE I AM TODAY WITHOUT THE OAKS. BEING AROUND ADULTS WHO REALLY KNEW ME, WHO SAW HOW I WAS STRUGGLING AND WANTED TO HELP ME, CHANGED ME AS A STUDENT AND AS A PERSON.
Brandon
Class of 2005

EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE CAN NEVER BE TAKEN AWAY. I WANT TO MAKE SURE ALL YOUNG CHILDREN HAVE THEIR OPPORTUNITY. THE OAKS PROVIDES THAT EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY, AND I WANT TO BE PART OF IT.
Patricia
Oaks supporter
Success by the numbers
98% PASS IREAD98% of our third-grade students pass the statewide reading proficiency assessment, compared to only 82.5% of all Hoosier third graders. |
#1 8th GRADE ILEARN SCORESIn 2024, our 8th-grade students had the top test scores in Marion County. |
87% College Attendance RateGraduates of The Oaks go on to learn and lead at universities around the United States. |
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News & Events
The Gift of Being Known
December
14
At The Oaks Academy, being “Known and Loved” isn’t just a slogan —it’s a daily commitment to shaping young lives.
Building Strong Learners from Day One
September
8
The first day of school at The Oaks Academy is a half-day filled with foundational lessons that begin a 10-year journey developing strong learners.
Introducing Ms Sarah Budd
April
18
We are excited to announce that Ms. Sarah Budd has been named the next Head of School at The Oaks Academy, Fall Creek, beginning in January 2026!
Fueled by Passion
May
2
May in Indianapolis centers around the Greatest Spectacle in Racing as the host city for the Indianapolis 500.
Alumni of The Oaks
January
5
This special alumni feature highlights three outstanding young alumni of The Oaks Academy who are making strides in leadership, service, and the arts.
