Old Orchard School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

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Location: Old Orchard School

400 W Campbell Ave
Campbell, CA 95008

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Tel: (408) 378-5935

www.oldorchardschool.com

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Old Orchard School Photo #2 - Our Reading Buddies program pairs 3rd graders with Kindergartners.

Old Orchard School Photo #4 - We love the performing arts! So much so that all students in Grades K-5 participate in a grade level play each year.

Old Orchard School Photo #6 - After-school athletics programs including volleyball, cross country, basketball and track and field.

Old Orchard School Photo #8 - Every year in January our 1st graders write and deliver their very own "I Have a Dream" speeches.

Old Orchard School Photo #9 - Each year, Middle School students take part in a variety of community service events and activities. Here students spent the day doing trail maintenance at Bear Creek Redwood Preserve.

Old Orchard School Photo #10 - Students in Grades 5-7 attend Science Camp each year. Our 5th Graders (pictured here) spend 3 days at Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park. 6th and 7th Grade students spend 5 days in the Marin Headlands at NatureBridge.

Old Orchard School Photo #11 - Each year our Middle School hosts a charity Walk-a-Thon event. The Student Council Officers and Representatives work together to decide who they will support each year. Examples have been: Humane Society Silicon Valley, HomeFirst Services, Center for Farmworker Families in Pajaro, Doctors without Borders.

Old Orchard School Photo #12 - Exciting assemblies take place throughout the year at every grade level. Here students loved their visit Sing a Story with San Francisco Opera. The presentations were lively, hands on, and students learned all about opera stories, and then donned costumes, used props, and sang.

Old Orchard School Photo #13 - Students in Grades 4-8 can join organized after-school athletics teams. Our fall team line up includes flag football.

Old Orchard School Photo #14 - Our small but mighty A Girls Volleyball Team won the Silicon Valley League Championship in the fall of '23!

Putting students first. Each Day. Every Day. Since 1973.

At Old Orchard, students across JrK - 8th Grade are the heart of a warm and supportive educational community in which they are encouraged to embrace a challenging and engaging academic program and immerse themselves in a wealth of visual arts, performing arts, and tech programs.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 192 students
Yearly Tuition: $31,731
Acceptance rate: 48%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 21 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Old Orchard School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1973

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Thu. Jun 4, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

192 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

68%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

39%

Average Class Size

20 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 21 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$31,731

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Tuition Notes

JK Full Day $25,790 Kindergarten $29,460 Grades 1-8 $28,781

% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$16,000

Acceptance Rate

48%

National avg.: 81%

Admissions Director

Tracie Tunnell

Admissions Associate

Julia Bump

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballFlag Football

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

16 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Spanish

Club or Organization:

ChessCooking Club

Mandarin Chinese ClassRobotics

Student CouncilYearbook Staff

Arts and Music Programs:

3D PrintingApp Design

ArtClaymation

Creative WritingDrama

ImprovMusic class

Plein Air Sketching

School Notes

School Motto: Small School. Big Education.

Established in 1973 and located in Campbell, CA, Old Orchard is a privateschool offering Jr.Kindergarten through 8th Grade. At Old Orchard, students are the heart of a warm and supportive educational community in which they are encouraged to embrace a challenging and engaging academic program and immerse themselves in a wealth of visual arts, performing arts, and tech programs.Our program is accelerated, but never rushed. Our classes are small, giving our teachers the opportunity to consider the needs of each student every day and the time to keep in close contact with parents and school leaders. Students thrive in our program and typically work a year ahead of grade level in core academic subjects. When they graduate, the great majority continue on at one of the Bay Area's many competitive college prep high schools.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Old Orchard School cost?

Old Orchard School's tuition is approximately $31,731 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Old Orchard School?

The acceptance rate of Old Orchard School is 48%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Old Orchard School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Old Orchard School offer?

Old Orchard School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Old Orchard School's ranking?

Old Orchard School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Old Orchard School?

The application deadline for Old Orchard School is Jan. 21 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 21 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Old Orchard School located?

Old Orchard School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Campbell, CA. There are 4 other private schools located in Downtown.

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