Welcome to Oak Grove School

Preschool through High School in Ojai, California

Founded in 1975 by renowned philosopher and teacher Jiddu Krishnamurti, our unique approach to education has been a model for educators around the world. Oak Grove fosters an environment where students are encouraged to ask deep questions that flower from a truth within. The expansive 150-acre wooded campus, along with our focus on self-understanding, offers a safe space for deep inquiry, affectionate communication, and openness in the face of challenge, while infusing our days with a sense of ease and joyfulness. The Art of Living and Learning expresses several overarching themes embedded in our school’s culture, curriculum, classroom practice, and expectations of student learning.

Our Mission

The mission of Oak Grove School is to assist students in developing those qualities of mind, heart, and body that will enable them to function with excellence, care, and responsibility in the modern world. In addition, it is the intention of the school to offer a place where the whole community can inquire together into the perennial questions of humankind and explore an approach to life that is whole, mindful, and intelligent.

What’s New at Oak Grove

Find out what’s new at Oak Grove by exploring the Lizard Blog, Monthly Newsletters, Annual Reports, Student Newspapers, and more!

Learning is Alive, Message fro the Head of School

Learning is Alive

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Our teachers make space to demonstrate curiosity, make mistakes, and explore the world of knowledge alongside our students.
India Night

India Night – Class of 2025

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The Class of 2025 shares their experiences in India, a trip that exemplifies how Oak Grove students gradually travel further away on increasingly more challenging journeys.
Bellomo Warshaw Family

Why We Give

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Supporting Oak Grove is easily a priority for us because we have witnessed first hand its impact on our son, his classmates, and the student body; on personal development and critical thinking; on self-confidence, patience, and understanding.
Message from Head of School