Oakland School is a small co-ed boarding and day program that enables bright children ages 7-13, at admission, to reach their academic and personal potential through small class sizes and individualized student programs.
Our overall student to teacher ratio averages 5:1.  Oakland specializes in working with children who have language-based learning differences, organizational difficulties, or those who thrive in a personalized academic setting.
Oakland is not appropriate for students with behavioral or emotional issues.

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Oakland 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
Dyslexia, ADHD, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Social Communication Disorder, Processing, Executive Functioning
Year Founded
1950
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Student Body

Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 30%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
5 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Summer Program Cost Notes
Day - $4,900 / Boarding - $8,900
% on Financial Aid
15%
Admissions Director
Annie Lacy
Admissions Associate
Bob Grant

Sports

Total Sports Offered
1 sport

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Crafts, Science and Nature

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Archery, basketball, Horseback riding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis

School Notes

  • Oakland School is a small co-educational day school for children in grades through middle school.  We offer an individualized program, ungraded curriculum, and daily one-to-one instruction. Oakland's program is beneficial to students who need to build skills in reading, written language, math, science, and history,  The program is well suited for children needing support in study skills, organizational skills, and academic confidence. The small class size (5:1 average student to teacher ratio) is beneficial for students struggling with attention issues or those who experience anxiety or overwhelm in a traditional class setting. Our mission is to provide students with the tools to learn; and to instill in students the confidence required to reach their academic and personal potential. Oakland School's equestrian program, fosters confidence through a relationship of mutual trust between the student and his or her horse: Upon arrival at Oakland, each student is assigned a horse, which they are required to feed, care for and learn to ride. Set on 450 acres,  Oakland School originated as a farm. These beautiful grounds provide  opportunities for outdoor activities including trail rides, field sports, and nature hikes.  Summer session also includes swimming, archery, basketball and tennis. For more information on the school and our program please feel free to contact us by email at admissions@oaklandschool.net or by phone at (434) 293-9059.
  • *We have paused our boarding program until Summer 2023.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Oakland School cost?

Oakland School's tuition is approximately $27,000 for private students.

Does Oakland School offer a summer program?

Yes, Oakland School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Oakland School offer?

Oakland School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Intramural Sports Only.

What is Oakland School's ranking?

Oakland School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Oakland School?

The application deadline for Oakland School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (6 reviews)
5  
This is an excellent school! Within a few months my son feels confident and he has declared that his favorite subject is reading. It has changed his life. I encourage parents to consider this school at any point during the year and not delay. I wish I knew about it earlier.
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5  
Oakland's program is top notch and worth every penny. They gave my child confidence and helped him believe that he could learn. Oakland is the best school ever!
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Oakland school individualizes each child's education to bring out the ability in each student. When my child attended Oakland for the first time she was struggling with the most basic concepts and reading far below her grade level. After one summer program we saw not only a huge improvement in her scores, but her self confidence and desire to learn had skyrocketed as well. My daughter is a full time student and regularly tells me how much she loves going to school and how excited she is to learn the curriculum. She is reading at grade level and excelling in her math classes. My daughter's entire vision of who she is and what she is capable has changed, she believes she can do anything she wants. Oakland School will always have a place in our hearts as the school that saw the potential in my daughter and helped her see it to!
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5  
We couldn't be happier with Oakland. Our daughter has attended for several years and absolutely loves going to school everyday! Her confidence is excellent, thanks to the Oakland environment, made up of truly caring and flexible teachers. And it's not just the teachers who care: the entire staff from the maintenance staff to the chef to the headmaster really work and cheer for these kids. The individualized attention has allowed my daughter to have more time in some subjects and accelerate in others. I have to reiterate what others have stated: Oakland is an outstanding value for such a well-rounded education. Visit campus to experience the welcoming environment and the beautiful grounds.
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5  
Oakland School has made a tremendous difference in my daughter's life. She came there shy and beginning to feel badly about herself because of her difficulties in school. Within a few weeks in the program, I could see her confidence growing and her love of learning returning. The teachers are outstanding. The care about each student and really know how to motivate them to do their best. The administration is very involved. The campus is beautiful. The children are outside everyday and surrounded by trees and grass. My daughter has particularly benefitted from the horseback riding program. She had never riden before she when to Oakland, and she has discovered a love of horses and riding. Working with the horses has further increased her confidence and her strength, flexibility and coordination. Oakland is outstanding and as one other parent said, worth every penny. I would encourage you to go out and visit the school.
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5  
Classes at Oakland are very small-- its overall student-teacher ratio is only 5:1! Every student gets the attention they need to reach their potential.
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