Oakwood School Photo #4 - In addition to our academic curriculum, Oakwood School routinely supports individual students in developing and growing their executive functioning skills. Oakwood Graduates are routinely celebrated for their strong organizational and time management skills in high school.

Oakwood School

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School News

  • Thank You Oakwood - 06/10/2024
    Cindy Hayden, p'24, shares the experience of applying for high schools with her daughter Addison after spending five years at Oakwood School.

Top Rankings

Oakwood 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
Mild to Moderate Learning Differences including Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, ADHD, Dyscalculia, Executive Functioning
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
118 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Oakwood School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
97%
Average Class Size
12 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
22%
Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art, Choir Club, Cooking Club, Fitness Club, High School Placement Test Prep, Robotics

School Notes

  • Individualized, Student-Centered Approach: Oakwood School meets each student where they are, identifying gaps and building foundational skills through a diagnostic and prescriptive teaching model.
  • Orton-Gillingham Trained Faculty: All classroom teachers are trained in Orton-Gillingham methodologies, integrating multisensory instruction across all subject areas to support students with language-based learning differences.
  • Small Class Sizes: With approximately 115 students enrolled, homerooms are intentionally kept small, typically comprising 8 -13 students, to support personalized instruction and foster close teacher-student relationships.
  • Targeted Math & Reading Groups: Students receive small-group instruction in math and reading, grouped by grade and learning level, with an average 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio to ensure individualized attention.
  • Integrated Academic Support: Social Studies and Science are taught in homeroom groups, reinforcing literacy strategies introduced earlier in the day and fostering critical thinking, independence, and executive functioning skills.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Oakwood School cost?
Oakwood School's tuition is approximately $49,650 for private students.
What is Oakwood School's ranking?
Oakwood School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Oakwood School?
The application deadline for Oakwood School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
We are absolutely thrilled with Oakwood! After struggling through the public school system for many years, we knew our bright, curious and yet frustrated daughter needed a school that knew how to teach her the way she needed to learn. Small classroom sizes, multisensory learning, and a focus on giving our daughter tools and techniques for a lifetime of successful learning have not only ensured she has learned the content, but it has brought back the excitement for learning! And, the positive atmosphere -- administration, teachers, and peers -- has helped build her confidence as a good student.
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5  
After 8 years at Oakwood, my son recently started 9th grade at an area college prep school. Although I already thought the world of Oakwood, I was thrilled and amazed to see how well prepared he was for high school. I am now able to "norm" his skill level against "typically developing" students, and am so grateful to realize his abilities are certainly on par with, and in many areas beyond, those of his peers. Oakwood is an excellent educational experience for any student. We initially went to Oakwood to protect my son's self-image and grow his confidence as he learned to cope with his learning differences, and we ended up with a strong learner well-equipped to handle the demands of a college prep curriculum.
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