Frequently Asked Questions.

We’re planning to open in 2026 in the Lake Norman area, bringing the proven 3 Oaks model — running in Estero since 2018 — to North Carolina. Join our interest list to get timeline updates. Get on the list →

Our North Carolina home is 8057 Island Point Rd, Sherrills Ford, NC, in the Lake Norman area — opening 2026.

K–12 is planned — Elementary (K–5), Middle (6–8), and High School (9–12) — the same programs as our Estero campus. Students are grouped by learning level, not just grade.

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 target is a 9:1 campus ratio. During direct instruction, 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, and families who want an personalized pace, flexibility, and a real partnership with their school.

No. 3 Oaks Academy is a non-profit, non-sectarian, independent private school — a registered 501(c)(3) (EIN 83-1547506). We welcome all families who share our commitment to personalized, compassionate education.

Join our interest list to be among the first to know about enrollment and timeline news. Reach out here →

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

Curriculum is tailored to each student. Because students are grouped by learning level, a child who is ahead in one subject and building skills in another is always met where they actually are.

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

Absolutely. Twice-exceptional learners are gifted students who also learn differently — and every plan is built around their strengths and their gaps at the same time.

We plan to bring the same rich electives as Estero — Art, Spanish, STEAM, Choir, PE, Culinary, Engineering, and more — as the campus grows.

Yes — qualifying high schoolers will be able to earn college credit through dual enrollment.

Once a year the entire school leaves the building and learns somewhere new — an experience our NC students will share too. Explore Week Without Walls →

Yes — we’re welcoming our founding class now. Join the interest list or start an application and we’ll guide you through the steps. Apply for Sherrills Ford →

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

Yes — reach out for a conversation or virtual meeting, and join the interest list for visit opportunities as we get closer to opening. Contact us →

A completed application, birth certificate, and North Carolina immunization records; if applicable, previous school records, an IEP or 504 plan, and any evaluations.

Planned Sherrills Ford tuition: Pre-K/4 $10,500, K–12 $11,100 (5 days), and Hybrid $9,050 (3 days). Try the estimator on our Tuition & Aid page — and scholarships may reduce or eliminate your out-of-pocket cost.

An application fee and enrollment deposit apply — see Tuition & Aid for current amounts.

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

We plan to accept the NC Opportunity Scholarship and NC ESA+ (Education Student Accounts, including standard and the higher “severe” award for students with greater needs).

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