Five Oaks Academy (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 253 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Five Oaks Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other Montessori association(s)
The South Carolina Independent School Association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Five Oaks Academy
Nursery	10
Pre-K	54
Kind	29
1	30
2	23
3	25
4	18
5	18
6	16
7	17
8	13

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

2003

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

253 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 18%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Varies According to Grade Level

% on Financial Aid

25%

Admissions Director

Jessica Greer

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

14 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

ArcheryArt

Battle of the BooksChess

CodingDance

DebateFoil Fencing

GuitarJournalism

Model UN NationsRunning Club

Science FairSoccer

School Notes

Five Oaks Academy (FOA) is a privately owned and operated Montessori school located in Simpsonville, South Carolina.
We provide a high-quality educational experience for children toddler, preschool, elementary and middle school ages.

Five Oaks Academy is accredited by the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) and is the only Montessori school in the area that offers a cohesive program from toddler through eighth grade. With over 36 countries represented, the global community within Five Oaks Academy (FOA) and its unique research-based approach to education give students an educational experience you won`t find anywhere else.
FOA is a welcoming environment that focuses on creating original thinkers and encourages students to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Understanding that each child has his own learning style and interests, students at FOA are treated as individuals. A low student:teacher ratio allows each child to receive a customized education. Students explore the realm of mathematics, literature, history, science, geography and the arts in a creative and research-based manner.
Along with a challenging academic curriculum, the program fosters the development of time management skills and helps students learn to prioritize their responsibilities. Additionally, students are led in discovering and developing their own unique talents and strengths. Most importantly, FOA strives to foster student`s curiosity and love of learning so they become lifelong learners. Our goal is for our students to have success not only in the classroom but in the real world as well.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Larry Page, Co-founder of Google -
- Sergey Brin, Co-founder of Google -
- Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon -
- Jimmy Wales, Founder of Wikipedia -
- Julia Child, American chef and author -

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Five Oaks Academy famous alumni include: Larry Page, Co-founder of Google, Sergey Brin, Co-founder of Google, Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon, Jimmy Wales, Founder of Wikipedia and Julia Child, American chef and author.

When is the application deadline for Five Oaks Academy?

The application deadline for Five Oaks Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Greenville County, SC is $11,541 for elementary schools and $14,239 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Greenville County, SC is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).