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Oaks Christian School
Westlake Village · Los Angeles County, California
A TK-12 Christian day and boarding school founded in 2000, with an on-campus residence hall opened in 2019 for domestic and international boarders.
- 2000
- Founded
- TK-12
- Grades
- 1,870+
- Students
- 15
- Average class size
About Oaks Christian School
Oaks Christian School was founded in 2000 by David Price and Dallas Price-Van Breda in Westlake Village, in northwestern Los Angeles County. It is a non-denominational Christian, coed college-preparatory school that has served TK through grade 12 since 2026, with the main campus on La Tienda Drive and TK-3 on the Evenstar campus about two miles away. Students need not be Christian, but Bible classes and weekly chapel are required.
Oaks Christian School opened its on-campus residence hall in August 2019; it sits on the high school campus, has gender-specific floors and holds about 160 domestic and international students, and the school has also run a homestay program since 2010. The high school offers five signature institutes and the IDEA Lab, and students took 1,061 AP exams in 2026; the school offers no ESL support and expects applicants to be proficient in English.
| School type | Christian (non-denominational) college preparatory · Coed · Day and boarding |
|---|---|
| Divisions | TK-3 (Evenstar campus) / grades 4-5 / middle school 6-8 / high school 9-12 |
| Entry grades | TK to grade 12; boarding grades not stated on the website |
| Chinese | AP Chinese offered in high school |
| Head of School | Rob Black (President / Head of School, joined January 2015) |
| Accreditation | WASC, SAIS, ACSI |
| Address | 31749 La Tienda Drive, Westlake Village, CA 91362 |
| Phone | (818) 575-9900; admissions (818) 824-9492 |
| NCES ID | A0101167 |
| Official Website | www.oakschristian.org |
Academics and programs at Oaks Christian School
- Five signature institutesOaks Christian School runs institutes in Arts and Innovation, Engineering, Global Leadership, Health Science, and Bible and Discipleship, and students in them complete a senior capstone project.
- AP and HonorsIn 2026 students took 1,061 AP exams across 35 subjects, and 89% scored 3 or higher; students may take three Honors or AP classes a year, or four by petition.
- IDEA LabThe 14,000-square-foot innovation, design, engineering and aeronautics lab opened in 2019 as home to the Institute of Engineering, with 3D printers and fabrication machines.
- AthleticsThe high school fields 27 sports and 51 teams, about 60% of high school students play on JV or varsity teams, and the school has won 63 CIF titles and eight CIF state titles.
- Boarding lifeThe residence hall opened in 2019 with gender-specific floors for about 160 students; four students share a 1,000-square-foot two-bedroom suite, three weekday meals and two weekend meals are included, and weekend activities are offered every week.
Oaks Christian School tuition and family budget
Tuition, 2026-27
$80,240/ year · tuition plus boarding fee (grades 5-12)
Grades 5-12 tuition of $45,330 plus a $34,910 boarding fee; boarding includes housing, three weekday meals and two weekend meals
At 2026-27 rates of $45,330 tuition plus a $34,910 boarding fee, four years of boarding from grade 9 through grade 12 come to $320,960, before the tuition protection plan, international health insurance, deposits and other fees.
Oaks Christian School offers limited need-based aid, reviewed only after an admission application is submitted, and the school does not say whether admission is need-blind.
| Tuition, grades 5-12 | $45,330 / year |
|---|---|
| Boarding fee | $34,910 / year |
| Domestic boarding annual total | $80,790, including the $550 tuition protection plan |
| International boarding annual total | $82,440, also including $1,650 health insurance |
| International homestay option | $76,440, including a $28,910 homestay fee |
| Deposit and new student fee | Boarding and international students pay a $5,000 tuition deposit on enrollment plus a $1,500 new student fee, both non-refundable |
| Other costs | Textbooks about $350 to $750, uniforms about $200 to $400, senior fee $750 |
| Payment | Boarding and international families pay the annual plan by June 1, 2026 through Blackbaud Tuition Management |
| Financial aid | Limited need-based aid; no academic, athletic or arts scholarships and no sibling discount |
| Aid application | Opens October 1, 2026; new families by February 1, 2027, returning families by December 31, 2026 |
Key dates for the 2027-28 Oaks Christian School admission season
- 2027-28 application opens
- Financial aid application opens
- Application and new-family aid deadline
- Acceptance notifications sent
Applications received by the deadline are reviewed together, and when space is short some applicants enter an unranked wait pool; a checklist arrives within two business days of applying, covering the MAP test, recommendations and interviews.
- Fall Open House, Evenstar and La Tienda campuses, 1:00 to 4:00 PM
- Winter Admissions Information Night, La Tienda campus (grades 4-12), 7:00 to 9:00 PM
- Shadow Days for grade 4 through high school, booked a week ahead
Oaks Christian School entrance assessment and MAP requirements
| Entry grade | Testing |
|---|---|
| TK to grade 2 | On-campus developmental and academic readiness assessment, no MAP |
| Grades 3 to 6 | NWEA MAP Growth on campus: math and reading, plus a writing sample |
| Grades 7 to 12 | NWEA MAP Growth online from home: math, reading and language |
| No SSAT or ISEE · Register for MAP through the checklist · TOEFL score code 6717 · Application deadline 2027.02.01 | |
- NWEA MAP Growth is an adaptive academic assessment that current Oaks Christian School students also take several times a year, so applicants are compared with current students; the school says no preparation is necessary and there is no penalty for guessing.
- Grades 3 to 12 also require four recommendations (English teacher, math teacher, head of school or principal, and a religious leader or personal reference), transcripts for the past two years and the current year, and a 45-minute student and parent interview; international and boarding applicants add English proficiency results.
Because Oaks Christian School does not use the SSAT and MAP needs no special preparation, EDUBUS focuses on materials and interviews before the February 1, 2027 deadline: first confirm that the target grade can board, then line up recommendations, transcripts and student interview practice, with TOEFL or Duolingo dates planned backward from the deadline for non-native speakers. Students also applying to SSAT-requiring boarding schools schedule the SSAT around those schools' deadlines. MAP prep · Boarding school application guide
Where Oaks Christian School graduates go to college
Colleges105 schools
- American University
- Arizona State University
- Auburn University
- Azusa Pacific University
- Baylor University
- Belmont University
- Biola University
- Boise State University
- Boston University
- Brandeis University
- Brigham Young University
- Brown University
- California Baptist University
- California Lutheran University
- Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- Calvin University
- Chapman University
- Claremont McKenna College
- Colgate University
- College of William & Mary
- Colorado State University
- Cornell University
- Duke University
- Embry Riddle University
- Fordham University
- Georgetown University
- Gonzaga University
- Grand Canyon University
- Harvard University
- High Point University
- Hillsdale College
- Indiana University
- Johns Hopkins University
- Lehigh University
- Lipscomb University
- Loyola Marymount University
- Michigan State University
- New York University
- Northeastern University
- Northwestern University
- Occidental College
- Oklahoma State University
- Oregon State University
- Penn State University
- Pepperdine University
- Pitzer College
- Point Loma Nazarene University
- Portland State University
- Princeton University
- Purdue University
- Rhodes College
- Rice University
- Richmond American University London
- Rutgers University
- San Diego State University
- San Francisco State University
- Santa Clara University
- Southern Methodist University
- Stanford University
- Suffolk University
- Texas Christian University
- Texas Southern University
- The Master's University
- The Ohio State University
- Trinity University
- Tufts University
- Tulane University
- United States Naval Academy
- University of Alabama
- University of Arizona
- University of Austin
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of California, Davis
- University of California, Irvine
- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of California, Merced
- University of California, Riverside
- University of California, San Diego
- University of California, Santa Barbara
- University of California, Santa Cruz
- University of Chicago
- University of Colorado Boulder
- University of Denver
- University of Hawaii
- University of Miami
- University of Michigan
- University of Mississippi
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Oklahoma
- University of Oregon
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Rochester
- University of San Diego
- University of St. Andrews
- University of Southern California
- University of Toronto
- University of Utah
- University of Washington
- Vanderbilt University
- Villanova University
- Virginia Military Institute
- Washington University in St. Louis
- Westmont College
- Yale University
These are the colleges shown in bold in the 2026-27 high school profile, where members of the Class of 2026 enrolled; the school does not publish counts per college. The 265 graduates of the Class of 2026 were accepted to 280 colleges and will attend 120 in 32 states and five countries; the profile reports that 96% of graduates are admitted to four-year colleges, and the Class of 2026 middle 50% SAT was 1190 to 1420. Schools marked → link to an EDUBUS admissions guide.
Getting to Oaks Christian School from Irvine
| Northwood | 67.3 mi |
|---|---|
| Turtle Rock | 67.5 mi |
| Woodbury | 68.8 mi |
| Portola Springs | 70.2 mi |
The table shows straight-line distances from Irvine neighborhoods to Oaks Christian School, about 67 to 70 miles, not driving times; the campus sits just off US-101, so test the weekend drive at peak hours once. The school says boarders in good standing may sign out and go home on weekends at no change in cost; the residence hall closes for Thanksgiving, Christmas break, ski week in February and Easter.
School address: 31749 La Tienda Drive, Westlake Village, CA 91362
Oaks Christian School: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Irvine families applying to Oaks Christian School need the SSAT?
Oaks Christian School does not use the SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test); applicants to grades 3 through 12 take NWEA MAP Growth, an adaptive academic assessment. Applicants to grades 7 through 12 take math, reading and language online from home, while grades 3 through 6 test on campus in math and reading and provide a writing sample. The school sets no minimum GPA or MAP score and says no preparation is necessary because the test measures current knowledge.
What does boarding at Oaks Christian School cost an Irvine family in 2026-27?
Oaks Christian School charges $45,330 tuition for grades 5 through 12 in 2026-27 plus a $34,910 boarding fee, for $80,240. With the $550 tuition protection plan, the annual total is $80,790 for domestic boarders; international boarders add $1,650 health insurance for $82,440. New students pay a $1,500 new student fee, boarders pay a $5,000 non-refundable tuition deposit on enrollment, and textbooks and uniforms are extra.
What is the 2027-28 application deadline at Oaks Christian School for Irvine families?
Oaks Christian School opened its 2027-28 application on September 15, 2026; the deadline is February 1, 2027, and acceptance notifications go out on March 12, 2027. Applications received by the deadline are reviewed together, and when space is short some applicants are placed in an unranked wait pool. The application fee is $180 and non-refundable.
Which grades can an Irvine student board at Oaks Christian School?
Oaks Christian School does not state on its website which grades the boarding program accepts; the residence hall is on the high school campus and houses about 160 domestic and international students. The website also does not say whether middle school students may board, so confirm with admissions before applying. The school also runs a homestay program, mainly for international students.
Can an Irvine family that is not Christian apply to Oaks Christian School?
Oaks Christian School does not require students or parents to be Christian; it is a non-denominational Christian school that welcomes families from all backgrounds. Bible classes and weekly chapel are required, all faculty and staff are Christians, and one recommendation may come from a religious leader or a personal reference. Irvine families should make sure their child is comfortable with these classes and activities before applying.
What should Irvine families know about financial aid at Oaks Christian School?
Oaks Christian School offers limited, need-based aid and no academic, athletic or arts scholarships. New families first submit the admission application, then apply through Blackbaud Financial Aid Management (school code 10879) by February 1, 2027, with a $45 to $55 fee. The school says families who enroll as full-pay usually find only emergency funds available later, so families who need aid should apply in the year of admission.
Where do Oaks Christian School graduates go to college, a question many Irvine families ask?
Oaks Christian School's 2026-27 high school profile reports that the 265 graduates of the Class of 2026 were accepted to 280 colleges and will attend 120, and 42% were accepted to highly selective colleges. Colleges in bold in the profile, where Class of 2026 members enrolled, include Stanford, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, UC Berkeley and UCLA. Each high school student is assigned an individual college counselor in the fall of grade 10.
Sources: the school website and public filings · compiled 2026-10-07 · current policy follows the school's own notice
Sources29 sources · checked 2026-10-07
Compiled from the official Oaks Christian School website and public filings. Tuition and deadlines follow the school's current notice. Enrollment and class size are from the application process FAQ: more than 1,870 students in 2026-27, including 200 in TK-3, 592 in grades 4-8 and 1,088 in high school, with an average class of 15. The 2026-27 high school profile gives about 1,077 high school, 582 grade 4-8 and 193 TK-3 students, and the About page says over 1,600; figures differ by source, so follow the school's current numbers. The school does not publish the number of boarders; the residence hall holds about 160 students.
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