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About Us
- What is best for the student?
  The educational process at Oakwood develops the whole child, and our Schoolwide Learner Outcomes (SLOs) reflect our high expectations for our students
- Oakwood Feels Like Family
  Oakwood carries on the educational tradition set forth by our “founding mother”—shaping our students’ growth with intention, intelligence, and unbounded joy.
View our Campus Master Plan Vision
Admissions
- Apply Now!
  Applications for the 2021-2022 school year are now being accepted. Applications for the current year are accepted based on space available.
- Visit Us!
  The best way to learn more about Oakwood is by visiting an Open House or scheduling a tour.
College Admissions & Placements
Early Childhood
- Lower School
  In our balanced environment, students grow into nimble, joyful, persistent thinkers, who are ready to take on any challenge.
- Summer@Oakwood
  Learn how we kept our students engaged, supported their well-being, and continued to provide a stellar education through remote learning.
Teachers teach their passions
Elementary
- Lower School
  In our balanced environment, students grow into nimble, joyful, persistent thinkers, who are ready to take on any challenge.
- Oakwood Away From Oakwood
  Learn how we kept our students engaged, supported their well-being, and continued to provide a stellar education through remote learning.
Specialty classrooms enhance learning
Middle School
- Upper School
  Our students grow into well-spoken, confident, vibrant individuals and citizens.
- Oakwood Away From Oakwood
  Learn how we kept our students engaged, supported their well-being, and continued to provide a stellar education through remote learning.
Our electives challenge us
High School
- Upper School
  Our students grow into well-spoken, confident, vibrant individuals and citizens.
- Travel Study
  Oakwood believes that travel is an important part of a student’s education and every year sponsors a high school international trip.
Our teachers inspire us
Community
- Our Volunteers Rock!
  Oakwood recognizes the most important aspect of a child's education - parental involvement. The school has a very active Parent Service Auxiliary.
- Alumni Stretch and Challenge Themselves
  Our alumni have much to say about their Oakwood experience, and we interviewed some of them on their college campuses to get their perspectives.
Recent News
Support Oakwood
- Spreading Our Roots
  Oakwood has launched its first capital campaign as part of our Campus Expansion Project. Learn about all the ways your support will have an impact on our enhanced campus.
- 2020-2021 Pandemic Support Fund
  This year's fundraising efforts will be focused on our upgraded technological needs and enhanced campus health and safety.
Make a difference today!

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Elementary School

By first grade, your child is ready to delve deeper. The standard school day for Elementary (grades 1 - 5) is from 8:00am-3:05pm. Starting in first grade, Oakwood students take classes from expert teachers in drama, Spanish, science, art, music, and PE, along with their daily lessons in language arts, math, and history. Students also take technology readiness and coding.

Below are general admissions requirements by grade level. If you are ready to get started, go to the Apply Now page.

1st Grade

Application Overview

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2nd-5th Grade

Application Overview

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In addition to the standard online application managed through the Admissions Portal, the following items are required:

Records: two years of report cards plus current year as available, and standardized test scores

Shadow visit: two-day shadow visit required; general assessments done by teachers during visit; includes brief meeting for applicant with Lower School head

Teacher recommendation

Student Questionnaire completed by applicants to grades 4 & 5

Parent interview with Lower School Head & Principal

Merit-based scholarship (eligibility starting at grade 4) and financial aid applications must be submitted along with general application.