Pre-K & Kindergarten · Ages 3–5
Early Years
Play-based learning for our youngest students, building language, curiosity and friendship in bright, nature-filled classrooms.
Independent day school · Pre-K to Grade 12
Where curious minds grow into confident leaders.
Oakridge Academy pairs small classes and inspiring teachers with a campus built for discovery, so every student is known, challenged and ready for what comes next.
- Applications open for Fall 2027
- Need-based aid for 1 in 3 families
- Bus routes across the region
- 12:1student–teacher ratio
- 98%college acceptance
- 40+clubs, arts & teams
- 1952educating since
- Small classesAverage of 16 students per class
- Inquiry-based learningSTEM, humanities & the arts
- Safe, caring campusAdvisors who know every child
- Tuition assistanceNeed-based aid & merit awards
Academics
A school journey from first words to first choice college.
Four connected divisions and two signature programs, each designed around how children learn best at every age.
Grades 1–5 · Ages 6–11
Lower School
Strong foundations in reading, writing and mathematics, with science, languages and the arts woven into every week.
Grades 6–8 · Ages 11–14
Middle School
A supportive bridge to independence: advisory groups, project-based learning and the freedom to discover new passions.
Grades 9–12 · Ages 14–18
Upper School
A rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with 22 advanced courses, personal college counselling and real leadership.
Grades 3–12 · Signature program
Arts Conservatory
Studio art, orchestra, choir, theatre and film, taught by working artists in our purpose-built Arts Centre.
Ages 4–16 · June to August
Summer at Oakridge
Six weeks of day camps, academic enrichment and sports clinics, open to students from any school.
Partnership with families
See your child’s learning every single day.
Our secure family portal brings timetables, assignments, report cards and teacher messages together in one calm place, on any device, so you never have to wonder how the week is going.
- Live timetable, homework and due dates
- Term reports with written teacher feedback
- Message advisors directly, replies within a school day
Admissions
Joining Oakridge in four simple steps.
Our admissions team guides your family personally, from the first question to the first day of school.
Enquire
Tell us about your child and receive our viewbook, tuition guide and open house dates.
Visit campus
Tour classrooms in session, meet teachers and ask current families anything.
Apply
Submit the online application, school records and a short student reflection.
Welcome
Meet with our team, receive your decision and join new-family orientation.
Robotics & engineering✦Model United Nations✦Chamber orchestra✦Latin & classics✦Marine biology✦Varsity rowing✦Creative writing✦Computer science✦Theatre & film✦Debate society✦
After school
The day doesn’t end at the final bell.
Over 40 clubs, ensembles and teams meet every week. Pick a day to see what’s on.
Mon, Wed · 15:30Robotics clubDesign, build and program competition robots in the Innovation Lab.Tue, Thu · 15:30Chamber orchestraOur auditioned string and wind ensemble, performing three concerts a year.Mon, Tue, Thu · 15:45Varsity soccerPractice and home games on the Oakridge field.Wed · 15:30Debate societyResearch, argue and speak with confidence at local and national tournaments.Tue, Fri · 15:30Junior coding labGames, animations and tiny robots for young programmers.Thu · 15:30Community service crewStudents plan and lead service projects with local partners.
Our faculty
Teachers who know every student by name.
Over 70% of our teachers hold advanced degrees, and every one of them chose Oakridge because they love to teach.
Margaret Whitfield
Head of School
Elena Alvarez
Head of Science
Kwame Osei
Head of Middle School
Hannah Lindgren
Director of the Arts
Tuition & financial aid
An Oakridge education is more within reach than you think.
We invest over $3.2 million each year in need-based aid and merit scholarships. Use our estimator for a first idea, then talk with our financial aid office in confidence.
- Need-based aid for 1 in 3 families
- Merit scholarships up to $10,000 a year
- Sibling discounts and monthly payment plans
Families & alumni
Proud to call Oakridge home.
Our son was shy and unsure of himself. Three years later he is leading the debate team and talking about engineering. His teachers saw something in him early.
The college counselling was exceptional. My counsellor knew my story so well that every application felt personal, and I got into my first choice.
From the first tour, the admissions team made the whole process feel human. Our twins settled in within a week.
News & stories
What’s happening on campus.
Oakridge robotics team wins the regional championship
Twelve students, one 18-kilogram robot and six weeks of late nights in the Innovation Lab. Here is how Team Tower...
Science fair 2026: questions worth asking
From enzyme kinetics to bee-friendly gardens, 140 Middle School projects filled the gym with curiosity.
Starting the college search: a guide for Grade 10 families
Our college counselling team explains what to do, and what not to worry about yet, in the year before applications....
Come and see Oakridge for yourself.
Join a guided campus tour or our next Open House. Meet our teachers, sit in on a class and picture your child here.
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