Old Orchard School

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Old Orchard School Photo #2 - Our Reading Buddies program pairs 3rd graders with Kindergartners.
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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.
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Old Orchard School Photo #6 - After-school athletics programs including volleyball, cross country, basketball and track and field.
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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 Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $30,220
  • Acceptance rate: 56%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 22 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1973

Student Body

Total Students
204 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Old Orchard School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
Average Class Size
20 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 22 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
JK Full Day $24,562 Kindergarten $28,053 Grades 1-8 $28,781
% on Financial Aid
8%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$14,000
Acceptance Rate
56%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Tracie Tunnell
Admissions Associate
Julia Bump

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
16 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Spanish

Club or Organization:
3D Printing, App Design, Chess, Robotics, Speech and Debate, Student Council, Yearbook Staff, Yoga Club

Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Claymation, Creative Writing, Drama, Improv, Music class, Plein Air Sketching

School Notes

  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Old Orchard School cost?
Old Orchard School's tuition is approximately $30,220 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Old Orchard School?
The acceptance rate of Old Orchard School is 56%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. 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. 22 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 22 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $30,220
  • Acceptance rate: 56%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 22 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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