Live Oak School's mission is to fulfill the potential and promise of each child.
By knowing each student well we are able to offer a rich curriculum that offers access and challenge for every student. Our learning environment sets high academic expectations, encouraging critical thinking and fostering curiosity and creativity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Yearly Tuition: $44,395
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 6
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- Celebrating Student Writers & Passion Project Spotlight - 07/24/2024Live Oak students are regularly applying their classroom learning to broader venues where they can start being changemakers in their communities.
- Live Oak Awarded $1.2 million Multi-Year Grant in Support of its Adjusted Tuition Program - 03/12/2024The Children's Education Initiative (TCEI) is making a transformative impact on Live Oak by awarding the school a $1.2 million multi-year grant to strengthen its Adjusted Tuition Program
Top Rankings
Live Oak School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
426 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
22 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 6
Yearly Tuition Cost
$44,395
Tuition Notes
Adjusted Tuition Program available to families who qualify. Tuition ranges from $500 - $44,395
% on Financial Aid
27%
Admissions Director
Maurice Hill
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
School Notes
- A rich curriculum that provides access and challenge for every student, supporting deep thinking, self-expression, and new perspectives. An inclusive school community that explores and appreciates the differences that define us as individuals. Empathy in our personal relationships to encourageresponsibility and integrity in our actions. Joy and humor-In this, we find the willingness to learn from mistakes, the desire to take healthy risks, and the curiosity of childhood.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Live Oak School cost?
Live Oak School's tuition is approximately $44,395 for private students.
What schools are Live Oak School often compared to?
Live Oak School is often viewed alongside schools like Synergy School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Live Oak School offer?
Live Oak School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Indoor Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Live Oak School's ranking?
Live Oak School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Live Oak School?
The application deadline for Live Oak School is Jan. 6.
In what neighborhood is Live Oak School located?
Live Oak School is located in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Potrero Hill.
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The nearest high school to Live Oak School is Rise Institute (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is La Scuola International School (1.0 miles away)
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