Our Story
“And it shall be that before they call I will answer; and while they are yet speaking I will hear.”
Oakwell Academy was founded in 2012 by a small group of families, including Ashlee and Tyler Hardy and Lauri and Ray Evans, with a shared vision to provide a Christ-centered, University-Model® education in College Station, Texas.
In the fall of 2014, Oakwell opened its doors to 11 students in grades 1 through 4, meeting at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. From the beginning, the school experienced the Lord’s faithful provision, bringing teachers, families, and resources to support its unique model. Year after year, the community continued to offer their “fishes and loaves,” trusting God to multiply their efforts in each season.
In 2018, Oakwell relocated to Aldersgate Church, where enrollment eventually grew to 272 students. In 2026, the school moved again to Central Church to support continued growth. As the school expanded, so did its leadership structure, with the addition of board members in 2019 and the further development of the Board of Trustees in 2026.
Oakwell Academy became a certified member of the National Association of University-Model® Schools (NAUMS) in 2015 and received full accreditation through Cognia in 2023. In 2025, the school celebrated a significant milestone with the graduation of its first senior class.
From its founding to today, Oakwell Academy has been sustained by the faithful service of many hands and hearts. With gratitude for God’s provision, the Oakwell community trusts that He will continue to guide and sustain the school as a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor.