Oakwood School has been providing specialized education to elementary and middle school students with mild to moderate learning differences in the Northern Virginia area since 1971.
We serve bright students in 1st-8th grades with specific learning disabilities or language-based learning differences and prepare them for high school.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked VA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- Hope Springs Eternal - 01/08/2024Ginny Waller describes the process of understanding her son's learning differences and how Oakwood has helped.
- Discovering Oakwood - 12/01/2023The Johnson Family shares how they found Oakwood and the immediate impact on their daughter.
Top Rankings
Oakwood School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
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, ADHD, Dycalculia, Executive Functioning
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
93%
Average Class Size
12 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
22%
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art, Choir Club, Fitness Club, High School Placement Test Prep, Robotics
Art, Choir Club, Fitness Club, High School Placement Test Prep, Robotics
School Notes
- Oakwood School meets every studentwhere they are;filling in foundational skills that may be missing and remediating areas of need. Oakwood's program is student-centered, diagnostic, and prescriptive. Every classroom teacher is trained in Orton-Gillingham instructional methods for integration and implementation across subject matter.
- Oakwood School has approximately 115 students enrolled and builds homerooms of no more than 8-13 students. Students break into small groups by grade and learning level for math and reading with a 6:1 ratio. Social Studies and Science are taught by homeroom groups and focus on reinforcement of reading and written language strategies taught earlier in the day with the development of skills associated with independent learning.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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 2/14/2022
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.
5 11/2/2018
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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