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Oak City Academy

Christian (nondenominational) · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–8

Garner, NC

1100 Benson Rd, Garner, NC 27529

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • A Montessori school in Garner

Oak City Academy is a Montessori school in Garner, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 175 students and around 8 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 695% since 2013–14. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 168 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
175
Teachers
20.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 83 girls, 92 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
168 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 96% of Montessori elementary schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 28 Montessori elementary schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    22’13–1454’15–1651’17–18120’19–20180’21–22175’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K17
    K38
    TK8
    131
    223
    314
    417
    519
    69
    714
    82

    Student body

    White52%
    Black28%
    Hispanic or Latino15%
    Asian3%
    Two or more races1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Oak City Academy whether it takes part.

    More about North Carolina's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Oak City Academy

    What grades does Oak City Academy serve?

    Oak City Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Oak City Academy?

    About 175 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Oak City Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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