Shady Oak Primary School is designed to meet the specific needs of the developing child.
Each time a child makes a new discovery, he grows not only in skills but in self-esteem. This leads to self-discipline, self-liking, self-confidence, self-expression and self-reliance.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Brandy Parratt
School Notes
- Each child is encouraged:
- To discover
- To develop a positive self-concept
- To explore freely
- To experiment and make choices
- To establish hand-eye coordination
- To play and work individually and in groups
- To set his own pace
- To develop needed and meaningful concepts, skills, and attitudes
- To have a variety of rich experiences
- To increase curiosity and eagerness to learn
- To read and listen to appropriate childrens literature
- To develop a sense of observation and imaginative thinking
- To develop excellent grade appropriate writing skills
- To continue physical growth through large muscle activities, movement, and drama
- To express themselves creatively through song, art, and drama
- To take increasing responsibility for their own actions and deal with the consequences
- To take ownership of their learning
- We believe in these principles of learning:
- 1.Children learn at different rates.
- 2.Children learn in different ways.
- 3.Children learn best when they are interested in what they are learning.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Shady Oak Primary School?
The application deadline for Shady Oak Primary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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