Make a Gift Today
With many ways to support Oaks students, it’s easy to make a difference right now.
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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.
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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
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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
Students Prepared for Life: The Oaks Academy is Shaping Lives for Success
The Oaks Academy prepares students for life through strong academics, character formation, and a Christ-centered community. Discover how one Oaks graduate was impacted by our mission in high school and beyond.
The Million Minutes Challenge: Kicking Off Our Tech-Free Challenge
Join The Oaks Academy’s Million Minutes Challenge! This November, students are working toward 1.5 million minutes of tech-free time — building healthy habits, creativity, and connection while raising support for new playground and recess additions.
A Year in Motion: From Minutes to Milestones
October
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One year after the 1 Million Minutes Challenge, the results are easy to see. Thanks to our community’s generosity, students are enjoying new playgrounds, and construction is underway on The Oaks Fieldhouse and Multipurpose Space.
More Than a School: Preparing Students for Life
September
24
At The Oaks Academy, education goes beyond academics. Our students grow in curiosity, confidence, and character—learning the habits and values that prepare them to thrive for life.
Rooted in Learning: Professional Development at Newfields
September
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Each year, The Oaks Academy gathers all faculty and staff for professional development that strengthens both practice and community. This August, our team came together at Newfields to explore the habit of attention through nature and picture study.




