Frequently Asked Questions.

We serve K–12 — Elementary (K–5), Middle (6–8), and High School (9–12). Students are grouped by learning level, not just grade, so a child is always working where they actually are.

Small learning groups, an personalized learning pathway for every student, a growth-mindset approach, and teachers who know each child by name. The whole school is built for students who learn differently — including gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) learners (gifted students who also have a learning difference).

Our campus ratio is 9:1. During direct instruction — typically 2–3 times a week — students work in small groups of just 2–5.

Students who learn differently — dyslexia, ADHD/ADD, IEP or 504 plans — as well as gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) learners. Families who want an personalized pace, flexibility, and a real partnership with their school. As we say, “we’re not the school for everybody” — and that’s on purpose.

No. 3 Oaks Academy is a non-profit, non-sectarian, independent private school — a registered 501(c)(3) (EIN 83-1547506). We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation, and we welcome all families who share our commitment to personalized, compassionate education.

21101 Design Parc Ln #101, Estero, FL 33928 — serving Estero, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and Naples. Visit & contact us →

Yes — full-time (5 days) and a homeschool hybrid with flexible day options, offered in person, virtually, or blended.

Curriculum is tailored to each student and taught by Florida-certified teachers. Because students are grouped by learning level, a 2nd grader reading at a 5th-grade level can work alongside advanced readers.

Yes. We provide ESE support for dyslexia, ADHD/ADD, and IEP/504 plans, with Orton-Gillingham trained staff, all within those small 2–5 student groups.

Absolutely. Twice-exceptional learners are gifted students who also have a learning difference. Every student’s plan is built around their strengths and their gaps at the same time.

Art, Spanish, STEAM, Choir, PE, Culinary, Engineering, Yearbook, ASL, Photography, Coding, and more.

Yes. Qualifying high schoolers (via PERT, Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT) take college courses at FSW or USF while still in high school.

Once a year the entire school leaves the building and learns somewhere new — a mountain summit, a working harbor, a windswept coast. Explore Week Without Walls →

We have rolling admissions — you can enroll any time of year.

No standardized entrance exam. We get to know each student through an individual assessment — an interview plus a review of records.

Yes — in person or virtually over Zoom. Schedule a tour →

A completed application, birth certificate, and immunization records (FL Form 680). If applicable: previous school records, an IEP or 504 plan, and any evaluations. Start your application →

Tuition varies by program and grade. Use the cost estimator on our Tuition & Aid page — and remember, scholarships may reduce or even eliminate your out-of-pocket cost.

A $75 application fee (non-refundable) and a $250 enrollment deposit (applied to your first tuition payment).

Annual (best value), semester (2 payments), or monthly (10 payments).

We accept FES-UA (Family Empowerment Scholarship — Unique Abilities, for students with a disability, IEP, or 504), FES-EO (Family Empowerment — Educational Options, available to all students with income-based priority), and PEP (Personalized Education Program). We also work with the Florida Tax Credit (FTC) and Hope scholarships. Most are administered through Step Up For Students.

Generally no — you can typically use one scholarship at a time. Apply early, since some programs are first-come, first-served.