Heritage Oak School (2026-27 Profile)

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About the School

For over 30 years, Heritage Oak has been raising the bar for academic excellence coupled with Christ centered discipleship for students in the Tehachapi area.
Heritage Oak is fully accredited by WASC and is the first classical school in California to be accredited by the Association of Classical Christian Schools.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 103 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,750
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: Jun. 1 / Dec. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Heritage Oak School
Kind	5
1	4
2	6
3	5
4	4
5	10
6	7
7	9
8	11
9	11
10	5
11	14
12	12

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Year Founded

1994

Colors

Blue and gold

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. May 21, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

103 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

10 students

Number of AP Courses

1 course

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Lands End Uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jun. 1 / Dec. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,750

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Tuition Notes

Financial aid information available on website

% on Financial Aid

12%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$4,375

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Kim Garrett

Admissions Associate

Wendy Dearing

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

Cross CountryMountain Biking

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chapel ServicesCommunity Service Opportunities

Creative Writing FestivalDebate Club

Drama ClubHouse Council (Student Council)

House SystemMath Olympics

National Honor SocietyRocket Club

Speech MeetsSpelling Bee

Arts and Music Programs:

Art Festival

School Notes

School Motto: ALL for Christ!
School Mascot: Knights

The mission of Heritage OakSchoolis to serve Christian families and their children by discipling passionate hearts and strong minds to beALLfor Christ so that they would:
- Adore Jesus first and foremost by honoring Him and nurturing a Godly character
- Learn to know God`s Word and His Creation, growing in knowledge and wisdom while thinking clearly with discernment
- Love Jesus by serving others and influencing the world with the gospel

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Heritage Oak School cost?

Heritage Oak School's tuition is approximately $8,750 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Heritage Oak School?

The acceptance rate of Heritage Oak School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What sports does Heritage Oak School offer?

Heritage Oak School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Cross Country and Mountain Biking.

When is the application deadline for Heritage Oak School?

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Kern County, CA is $13,112 for elementary schools and $9,096 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Kern County, CA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).