At a Glance
Founded as a summer camp in 1950, Oakland School has evolved over the years to become what it is today: a small, co-ed day school from September through May and a day or sleep away Summer Camp Program for elementary through high school students (with plans to have our first graduating class in 2027). While Oakland specializes in helping young learners with language-based learning and attention difficulties, any child can benefit from an Oakland School, tailor-made academic program. Oakland School graduates carry with them a love of learning, confidence, self-worth and respect for others.
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1 individual instruction
6:1 average class size
Faculty
Range of experience: 31 to 47 years
Average experience: 35 years
Enrollment
35 to 45 day students year-round
Up to 110 students each summer
Specialties
While teaching reading is our specialty, Oakland is appropriate for students with characteristics of dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD/ADD, and sensory and executive functioning issues who would benefit from individualized instruction specifically tailored to their academic needs.
Schedule
School Day: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
M-Th Office: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday Office: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Summer Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuition
Year-Round School: $29,000 for day
Summer Camp:
$4,950 for day, $8,950 for overnight
Tuition assistance is available
Set on a stunning 450-acre campus outside Charlottesville, VA, Oakland School has been changing how students learn since its inception in 1950. Here, children become confident self-advocates, grow moral character, and finally enjoy school. At Oakland School, where every student thrives is not just an idea, it’s a promise we have been keeping for the better part of a century.
Want to learn more about how Oakland can give your child a leg up? Complete our inquiry form to explore opportunities for enrollment.