Admissions Frequently Asked Questions

The application deadline for priority consideration is January 15. Interested in Oak Grove? Start your online application now.  Applications are accepted after the deadline on a space-available basis. 

Each year Oak Grove School has a limited amount of need-based financial aid for families with children from Preschool through 12th grade. Priority is given to our returning families. There are not sufficient funds to give aid to all who apply. Families are asked to adjust spending priorities in order to pay for school tuition.

Oak Grove asks families receiving financial aid to reapply each year. However, once financial aid has been awarded, it is reasonable to expect that it will be renewed each year, providing a family’s financial situation does not change substantially.

No. Oak Grove bases its acceptance of students on academic ability, personal qualities, etc.

We accept students at all grade levels if space is available. Priority consideration is given to students who have completed the admissions process by January 15.

According to our graduating class, students who…

…are open-minded and interested in exploring differing views.

…are self-disciplined and self-motivated.

…are curious and have a genuine interest in learning for learning’s sake.

…enjoy the outdoors, camping, and the natural world.

…are independent, confident, and proud of their uniqueness.

…are warm, friendly, and kind.

…are looking for something different from the “typical” school experience.

…are comfortable in a small, close-knit community where everyone knows each other well.

…have a strong desire to be at Oak Grove.

The goal of the admissions process is to ensure that the Preschool through 12th grade student population of over 230 reflects the school philosophy as broadly as possible. There is no “typical” Oak Grove student, as the school seeks students (and families) with diverse backgrounds, talents, and interests. The school/family/student match is an essential part of the decision-making process. Above all, we want to enroll students who have the potential to be successful and happy at Oak Grove.

Oak Grove welcomes admissions visitors throughout the school year. Please call our office (805-646-8236) or schedule a tour online to visit our beautiful campus. During your tour, we will walk through our expansive campus, discuss Oak Grove’s educational philosophy, and allow time for your questions. A campus visit usually lasts about an hour.

We encourage you to attend our Open House in November and High School Showcases in December and May.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Oak Grove School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. View the unabridged policy.