Live Oak School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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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

Live Oak Awarded $1.2 million Multi-Year Grant in Support of its Adjusted Tuition Program - 03/12/2024
The 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

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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	Live Oak School
Kind	44
1	44
2	44
3	44
4	44
5	44
6	54
7	54
8	54

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Year Founded

1971

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Student Body

Total Students

426 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

55%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

22 students

List of Courses Offered

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 6

Yearly Tuition Cost

$44,395

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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

Sports

BasketballClimbing

Cross CountryIndoor Soccer

Volleyball

School Notes

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.

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.

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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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in San Francisco, CA is $24,294 for elementary schools and $40,742 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Francisco, CA is 59% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).