SEVEN OAKS CLASSICAL SCHOOL

Seven Oaks Classical School is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Seven Oaks Classical School school district, located in Ellettsville, IN with about 226 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 9th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Seven Oaks Classical School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Seven Oaks Classical School, located in Ellettsville, Indiana, is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades K–12. The school is defined by its commitment to a classical liberal arts curriculum, which emphasizes the study of primary source documents, the development of critical thinking skills, and a rigorous foundation in the humanities, mathematics, and sciences. By focusing on the "trivium"—a methodology consisting of grammar, logic, and rhetoric—the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, virtuous, and informed citizens who are prepared for higher education and meaningful civic participation.

Beyond its academic structure, Seven Oaks fosters a traditional school culture that prioritizes character development, intellectual discipline, and a strong sense of community. The educational model is designed to move beyond mere standardized testing, instead encouraging students to engage deeply with the "Great Books" and the foundational ideas of Western civilization. As an open-enrollment public school, it offers this classical approach to a diverse student body, providing an alternative to conventional public school models by stressing teacher-led instruction, objective standards of excellence, and the cultivation of wisdom and moral character.

For more information, contact Seven Oaks Classical School at (812) 935-5003 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.