Blue Oak School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 183 students
Yearly Tuition: $23,500
Acceptance rate: 57%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Blue Oak School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Blue Oak School
Kind	18
1	18
2	18
3	20
4	12
5	15
6	38
7	26
8	18

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Year Founded

2002

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

183 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

78%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$23,500

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Tuition Notes

Indexed Tuition Range $1800 - $20200

% on Financial Aid

51%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$13,700

Acceptance Rate

57%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Michele Sanchez

Admissions Associate

Andrea Biocca

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

Blue Oak School offers a challenging and stimulating education to children of diverse backgrounds and interests.
Balancing structure with choice and the requirements of the group with the gifts of the individual, the School holds itself to the highest standards of responsible educational innovation, so that students develop the skills and habits of learning that endure.
Through the culture and community of the School, teachers nurture the development of character and foster confidence, creativity, flexibility and curiosity in each child.
Students in turn encourage each other to learn.
Relationships among freedom, responsibility, community and environment are explored through studies that engage students as stewards in service to the School, the region and the world.

School Mascot: Bobcats

Blue Oak School is committed to providing children with an optimal learning environment where they are encouraged to examine their interests, expand their understanding and engage their imaginations.
Small class sizes allow for individual attention and a collaborative mix of teachers who are creative, passionate about the lessons they teach, and most importantly, deeply committed to the children they serve. The result is a vibrant community where learning is an active, joyful process of discovery.
Children "learn by doing." At Blue Oak School students experience what they study. They do not just read about science, they explore and make hypotheses and then test them. They devise mathematical models and use them in practical applications; they read children's literature and create their own stories. They learn music and compose and perform their own.
Curriculum is child-centered and developmentally appropriate. Learning takes place in a meaningful context and is tied to children's needs and interests.
The curriculum builds from a foundation. It draws on what students already know and extends their established base of knowledge. Students connect to new learning and retain the known.
Understanding, rather than memorization, is stressed. Students transfer learning to new situations, teach other students and create using what they have understood.
The process of learning is emphasized. When process is central, there is no need to cheat, no need for parents to do homework, no need to avoid risks. Risk-taking and experiencing an occasional failure are encouraged.
The curriculum is integrated. Blue Oak School faculty blend disciplines to stimulate understanding from different viewpoints. Teaching is extended through literature, music, art, science and mathematics.
Inquiry is at the heart of the curriculum. Important questions are asked and addressed.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Blue Oak School cost?

Blue Oak School's tuition is approximately $23,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Blue Oak School?

The acceptance rate of Blue Oak School is 57%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Blue Oak School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Blue Oak School offer?

Blue Oak School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Blue Oak School's ranking?

Blue Oak School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for Blue Oak School?

The application deadline for Blue Oak School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

5 9/12/2019

I taught there for the formative years and I can say that after teaching overseas, public, private schools all over - that Blue Oak is a real GEM!! This is what I want for my kids, inquiry, teacher engagement, great learning environments and "specials" for the top quality youth education at an affordable price. Teachers & Admin are stellar!

- Posted by Teacher - Douglas

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