Oakwood School

Oakwood School has been providing specialized education to elementary and middle school students with mild to moderate learning differences in the Northern Virginia area since 1971.
We serve bright students in 1st-8th grades with specific learning disabilities or language-based learning differences and prepare them for high school.

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School News

  • Hope Springs Eternal - 01/08/2024
    Ginny Waller describes the process of understanding her son's learning differences and how Oakwood has helped.
  • Discovering Oakwood - 12/01/2023
    The Johnson Family shares how they found Oakwood and the immediate impact on their daughter.

Top Rankings

Oakwood School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild to Moderate Learning Differences including Dyslexia, ADHD, Dycalculia, Executive Functioning
Year Founded
1971

Student Body

Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Oakwood School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
93%
Average Class Size
12 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
22%

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art, Choir Club, Fitness Club, High School Placement Test Prep, Robotics

School Notes

  • Oakwood School meets every studentwhere they are;filling in foundational skills that may be missing and remediating areas of need. Oakwood's program is student-centered, diagnostic, and prescriptive. Every classroom teacher is trained in Orton-Gillingham instructional methods for integration and implementation across subject matter.
  • Oakwood School has approximately 115 students enrolled and builds homerooms of no more than 8-13 students. Students break into small groups by grade and learning level for math and reading with a 6:1 ratio. Social Studies and Science are taught by homeroom groups and focus on reinforcement of reading and written language strategies taught earlier in the day with the development of skills associated with independent learning.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakwood School's ranking?
Oakwood School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Oakwood School?
The application deadline for Oakwood School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
We are absolutely thrilled with Oakwood! After struggling through the public school system for many years, we knew our bright, curious and yet frustrated daughter needed a school that knew how to teach her the way she needed to learn. Small classroom sizes, multisensory learning, and a focus on giving our daughter tools and techniques for a lifetime of successful learning have not only ensured she has learned the content, but it has brought back the excitement for learning! And, the positive atmosphere -- administration, teachers, and peers -- has helped build her confidence as a good student.
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5  
After 8 years at Oakwood, my son recently started 9th grade at an area college prep school. Although I already thought the world of Oakwood, I was thrilled and amazed to see how well prepared he was for high school. I am now able to "norm" his skill level against "typically developing" students, and am so grateful to realize his abilities are certainly on par with, and in many areas beyond, those of his peers. Oakwood is an excellent educational experience for any student. We initially went to Oakwood to protect my son's self-image and grow his confidence as he learned to cope with his learning differences, and we ended up with a strong learner well-equipped to handle the demands of a college prep curriculum.
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The average private school tuition in Fairfax County, VA is $19,028 for elementary schools and $21,241 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Fairfax County, VA is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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