About Us: Oak City Academy`s Christian Montessori model empowers the whole child while fueling our passion to cultivate joyful learners who bring Heaven to earth.
Building Christian character is the bedrock of OCA`s rich academics which evoke wonder and awaken passion in a peaceful and natural learning environment.OCA is a community of honor and trust that encourages courageous authenticity in an experiential, hands-on, and self-paced learning environment.
Our passionate and nurturing teaching team naturally go the extra mile while celebrating each child`s personal growth. Welcome to Oak City Academy- a place where students cry when they get picked up early because they don't want to miss anything!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,527
- Application Deadline: Feb. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
246 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
kahki pants, dresses, skirts and polo shirts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,527
Tuition Notes
See oakcityacademy.org for current tuition for all programs
Admissions Director
Kyla Elliot
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Visual Arts Program
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Physical Education
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Oak City Academy cost?
Oak City Academy's tuition is approximately $11,527 for private students.
What sports does Oak City Academy offer?
Oak City Academy offers 2 interscholastic sports: Cross Country and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Oak City Academy?
The application deadline for Oak City Academy is Feb. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Oak City Academy is Wake Christian Academy (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gethsemane Christian Sda Junior Academy (3.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Heather Park KinderCare (0.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Heather Park KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
932 HEATHER PARK DR
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 779-2126
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 779-2126
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Gethsemane Christian Sda Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2523 Sanderford Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 833-1844
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 833-1844
3.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 28 students
Sure Promise Christian Academy
(Christian)
4301 Pearl Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 662-1664
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 662-1664
3.4 miles
Gr: K-1 | 8 students
5500 Wake Academy Drive
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 772-6264
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 772-6264
3.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 974 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
King's Town Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
7900 Ten Ten Rd
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 779-9456
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 779-9456
5.5 miles
Gr: K | 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5500 Wake Academy Drive
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 772-6264
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 772-6264
3.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 974 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3000 Rock Quarry Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 834-8200
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 834-8200
5.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Tuition listed
1017 Main Campus Drive Partners 1 Building, Suite 3900
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 513-8550
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 513-8550
6.1 miles
Gr: 6-12
900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
6.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 56 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4805 Dillard Dr
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-1300
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-1300
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gethsemane Christian Sda Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2523 Sanderford Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 833-1844
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 833-1844
3.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 28 students
Sure Promise Christian Academy
(Christian)
4301 Pearl Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 662-1664
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 662-1664
3.4 miles
Gr: K-1 | 8 students
5500 Wake Academy Drive
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 772-6264
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 772-6264
3.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 974 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1017 Main Campus Drive Partners 1 Building, Suite 3900
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 513-8550
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 513-8550
6.1 miles
Gr: 6-12
Cathedral School
(Catholic)
204 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 832-4711
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 832-4711
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Heather Park KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
932 HEATHER PARK DR
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 779-2126
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 779-2126
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
King's Town Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
7900 Ten Ten Rd
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 779-9456
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 779-9456
5.5 miles
Gr: K | 12 students
Cathedral School
(Catholic)
204 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 832-4711
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 832-4711
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Kelley Austin KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3103 Kelley Austin Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 231-1936
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 231-1936
6.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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Daycare / Preschool
307 Tew Ct
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 550-8864
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 550-8864
7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 153 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Boone Trail Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Adcock Road
Mamers, NC 27552
(910) 893-4013
Mamers, NC 27552
(910) 893-4013
8947.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Northwest Harnett Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
736 Rollins Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-4547
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-4547
8950.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
108 Lafayette School Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-4353
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-4353
8951 miles
Gr: K-5 | 179 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Harnett Central Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2529 Harnett Central Rd
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-6000
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-6000
8951.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,059 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Harnett Central High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2911 Harnett Central Rd
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-6161
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-6161
8951.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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