Oakside Prep Academy

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Oakside Prep Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-11
355 Summit Dr,  Waterford, MI
4.0
3.3
1,337 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Nicole Young
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
870
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.27
Graduation Rate
73%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.27
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
66
Full Time Teachers
66
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
870
Math
430
Verbal
440
Number of AP Courses
6

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Black
45%
Hispanic
37.7%
Two or more races
11.2%
White
5%
Asian
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Oakland University 16 Students
Michigan State University 10 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 10 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 9 Students
Rochester Christian University 8 Students
Wayne State University 7 Students
Northern Michigan University 6 Students
Central Michigan University 4 Students
Harvard University 4 Students
Oakland Community College 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 6 Students
Business 4 Students
Psychology 3 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 3 Students
Pre-Law Studies 2 Students
Accounting 2 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 2 Students
Early Childhood Education 2 Students
Journalism 2 Students
Engineering Mechanics 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
5.0 Parent
4/30/2026
I love Oakside prep Academy! My children have learned so much while attending this school. I like the safety measures that are taken when there's an issue at the school. I also admire the dedication of all the teachers and administrative staff in helping the children learn and being held accountable for their behavior. Go Oakside!!!!!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 7 Reviews
1.0 other
11/28/2025
I would not reccomend it to no one.
1.0 parent
10/29/2025
This school sucks they suspended my son because of a rumor and a ai generated video of him fighting for 20 days if you think of sending your kid dont they don’t handle things well and is a overall bad school
1.0 parent
9/12/2025
Awful school hires anybody has no manners
5.0 parent
11/19/2021
Caring staff, dedicated teachers, we have had a wonderful experience at Oakside Prep Academy.

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Oakside Prep Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-11 located at 355 Summit Dr in Waterford, in the Waterford neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,337 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Oakside Prep Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.27, the graduation rate is 73%, and the average SAT score is 870. The average home value in this area is $326,572. Discover additional schools in the area, like Children's Village School, Waterford Mott High School, Waterford Durant High School, and more. Learn more about what Waterford has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Oakside Prep Academy.

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