At Oakdale Academy, we are committed to partnering with you to prepare your children to live their lives as disciples of Christ and teach them how to walk the path with courage, integrity, and wisdom.
We strive daily to create an environment that fosters academic excellence, leadership development, and training for high moral character based on biblical principles.
Highlights of an Oakdale Academy education includes:
- Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade students learn the value of working as members of the Body of Christ in a rigorous learning environment;
- Our experienced and passionate teachers and staff teach students how to think for themselves, defend the Christian Faith, and take personal accountability for their education and actions;
- In addition to fostering relationships with teachers, we strive to create a culture that includes structured opportunities among the students at varying grade levels for leadership development;
- Our instructional approach focuses on content-rich materials with an emphasis on the Great Books of Western civilization in literature, a hands-on approach in science and an advanced track in mathematics;
- We guide students in the development of their character and academic potential through carefully designed content-rich educational programs and extracurricular activities.
Please note students in grades 5-12 should be able to write in cursive. We suggest Zaner-Bloser as a starting point or review.
For students in JK-Grade 2, we focus on phonics instruction.
- I'd like to schedule a tour
- How do I apply?
- When do I enroll?
- What is tuition and are there other fees?
- Is Financial Aid available?
- Can my student shadow for a day?
Visiting Oakdale during a school day is one of the best ways to experience our unique approach to classical Christian education. You will be able to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and ask any questions you may have in an effort to help you decide if your child would thrive in our school. Click on the Request Information box at the top of the homepage; once you complete the form you will receive instructions on how to schedule a tour. We look forward to meeting you!
Step 1
Applications are available HERE through our FACTS student information system. You will be required to create an online account. The application fee is $50 each for the first 2 students, and $22 for additional applicants. If we have an over-abundance of applications for your child’s grade, we will let you know if there is a waiting pool. If you are interested in applying for the current school year, please call the office at 248.481.9039.
Step 2
We will notify you to set up a Readiness Assessment, which begins in March for students entering grades 1-12, and in April for junior kindergarten and kindergarten students. The assessment consists of three parts: math, reading, and writing. Incoming kindergarten and junior kindergarten students are evaluated on their developmental abilities and school readiness. Until that time there isn’t much for you to do! If you are applying during the summer months, you will be contacted within a few days to set up testing.
Step 3
Once the assessment has been completed, we will work with you to schedule an interview with Mrs. Bredow. It is desirable if both household adults attend; it is recommended that students in grades 9-12 are also present. During the interview the following items are discussed: the child’s readiness assessment, the professional and educational background of the parents, educational goals of the family, church involvement, our student culture, and expectations.
Step 4
You will be notified within 48 hours after your interview about our admissions decision. If your child is accepted to Oakdale Academy you will receive an email with a link to complete the Enrollment Packet.
Grade Placement Calculator for 2025-2026
Once your child is accepted you will receive an offer of enrollment; completing the enrollment “packet” ensures your child’s place at Oakdale Academy. At this time we will collect $300 per student ($900 family maximum) and a $400 tuition deposit which will be applied to your family’s total tuition amount. (Both fees are non-refundable.) During this step you will choose your payment plan; the fees are added later, especially if you are waiting for a financial aid decision.
Continuous Enrollment
Our Continuous Enrollment agreement minimizes the amount of paperwork and forms required from families each consecutive year of enrollment. Remaining enrolled year to year at Oakdale Academy is very simple and convenient. Once enrolled, you need only notify the school if your student will not be returning. (There’s a form for that!)
Tuition rates for the 2025-2026 school year are as follows:
Junior Kindergarten – 3 days (M, W, F): $4,250
Junior Kindergarten – 5 days: $5,250
Kindergarten – 5 days: $8,500
Grades 1-4 (Grammar School): $10,500
Grades 5-8 (Logic School): $11,500
Grades 9-12 (Rhetoric School): $12,000
4th (and additional) child(ren): $3,000
Homeschool Option Program (Grades 9-12 only) - single academic class: $2,500
*There is a 5% discount for the 2nd and 3rd child. If you choose to pay tuition in full you receive another 5% discount on all tuition costs.
*We also offer a generous discount to families whose primary wage-earner is employed in full-time ministry.
Enrollment fee (non-refundable): $300 per student ($900 family maximum)
Tuition deposit (non-refundable): $400 per family (credited to total tuition)
Each student is also assessed an Activity Fee; this fee helps cover student costs for field trips, lab fees, and some House activities. We don’t want to have to continue asking you for money as the school year progresses! However, other costs (i.e. chaperone fees, pizza lunch, etc.) may be charged to your FACTS financial account at your request.
Grammar School: $200
Logic School: $250
Rhetoric School: $275
Yes! We offer need-based assistance to about 30% of our families; FACTS applies standardized criteria to determine to what extent each family needs help to pay for one year’s tuition. In addition to the amount Oakdale budgets for this purpose, the Hilda E. Bretzlaff Foundation provides us with a number of scholarships each year. It is our desire that families who want to attend Oakdale are able to do so. Applications must be submitted each year.
The Financial Aid application for the 2025-2026 school year is available HERE. Applicants are urged to submit their information by the end of February if possible for March determination. Later applications are dealt with on a rolling basis.
Yes! Once families have toured Oakdale Academy and read about our Mission Statement and other policies, sometimes families decide to send their students to Oakdale for a day.
- A Shadow Day gives guest students the opportunity to observe and experience the welcoming culture of our school.
- Once it is scheduled, arrive at Oakdale by 7:50am. Your child will be introduced to their teacher and student host for the visit. Feel free to stay for Opening Ceremony at 8:00.
- Oakdale students will be in uniform—generally khakis and polo shirts—so please dress your child modestly.
- Students in grades K-8 are scheduled for a morning visit—from 8:00 until 12:15 (the start of our lunch period). They can bring a small snack and will need to be prepared for outdoor recess.
- Students in grades 9-12 are scheduled for a full day of school—from 8:00 until 3:15. Pack a small snack and lunch.
