The Oaks School in Opelika, AL serves 127 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a Christian, city–based setting.
The school employs 13 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 10:1.
Approximately 5% of the student population at The Oaks School identify as students of color.
The Oaks School is a small private school option in Opelika offering a full PK–12 academic program.
It is compared locally with other private schools such as Trinity Christian School and Auburn Classical Academy within a 5–mile radius.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
127 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Oaks School often compared to?
The Oaks School is often viewed alongside schools like Auburn Classical Academy Inc., Trinity Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for The Oaks School?
The application deadline for The Oaks School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to The Oaks School is Lee-Scott Academy (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lee-Scott Academy ![Lee-Scott Academy Photo]( "Lee-Scott Academy Photo")
(Christian)
1601 Academy Drive
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-2430
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-2430
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 754 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 33
The Chanticleer Learning Center
Alternative School
1109 Spring Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 203-1088
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 203-1088
1.2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 45 students
Auburn Classical Academy Inc.
(Christian)
1901-b Waverly Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 821-7081
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 821-7081
2.5 miles
Gr: K-7 | 64 students Tuition listed
Holy Trinity Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
100 Church Dr
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-9838
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-9838
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students Tuition listed
Trinity Christian School
(Presbyterian)
1010 India Rd
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-2464
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-2464
3.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 246 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lee-Scott Academy ![Lee-Scott Academy Photo]( "Lee-Scott Academy Photo")
(Christian)
1601 Academy Drive
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-2430
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-2430
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 754 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 33
The Chanticleer Learning Center
Alternative School
1109 Spring Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 203-1088
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 203-1088
1.2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 45 students
Trinity Christian School
(Presbyterian)
1010 India Rd
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-2464
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-2464
3.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 246 students
Temple Christian School
(Baptist)
2615 64th Blvd
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-4432
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-4432
16.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 15 students Tuition listed
Chambers Academy
(3)
15048 Us Highway 431
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9852
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9852
17.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lee-Scott Academy ![Lee-Scott Academy Photo]( "Lee-Scott Academy Photo")
(Christian)
1601 Academy Drive
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-2430
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-2430
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 754 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 33
The Chanticleer Learning Center
Alternative School
1109 Spring Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 203-1088
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 203-1088
1.2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 45 students
Auburn Classical Academy Inc.
(Christian)
1901-b Waverly Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 821-7081
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 821-7081
2.5 miles
Gr: K-7 | 64 students Tuition listed
Trinity Christian School
(Presbyterian)
1010 India Rd
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-2464
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-2464
3.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 246 students
Temple Christian School
(Baptist)
2615 64th Blvd
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-4432
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-4432
16.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lee-Scott Academy ![Lee-Scott Academy Photo]( "Lee-Scott Academy Photo")
(Christian)
1601 Academy Drive
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-2430
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-2430
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 754 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 33
Holy Trinity Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
100 Church Dr
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-9838
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-9838
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students Tuition listed
Chambers Academy
(3)
15048 Us Highway 431
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9852
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9852
17.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students Acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
2009 W Montgomery Rd
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-0620
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-0620
21.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1814 Cherry Drive
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 829-4000
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 829-4000
22 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 309 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3803 M L K Highway
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-0073
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-0073
8604.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 656 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Vocational School
1902 Taylor Street
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-1600
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-1600
8605.1 miles
Gr: 9-12
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
670 E Columbus St
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-6811
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-6811
8605.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
227 Weldon St
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-7848
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-7848
8605.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Price St
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-3222
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-3222
8606 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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