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About Oak Hill School

Our Mission & Philosophy

Founded in 1994 and accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools, Oak Hill School in Eugene, Oregon, is a secular (non-religious), private school offering a well-rounded pre-kindergarten through 8th-grade education. Our goal is to inspire intellectual curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking and to promote physical well-being, respect for others, and a global mindset.

Read a welcome message from our Head of School. Meet our school administrators, learn about our school community. Apply for an open position on our careers page or watch more videos about Oak Hill School.

What Makes Oak Hill School Different?

  • PreK through 8th Grade

  • Small class sizes, low teacher-to-student ratios

  • Nurturing teachers who hold advanced degrees

  • Scenic 72-acre campus to explore and learn

  • Foreign languages start in kindergarten

  • Natural world program and outdoor pursuits

  • Technology, music, theater and visual arts

  • Physical education, athletics and activities

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Our Mission

At Oak Hill School, we nurture each student by cultivating a love of learning, encouraging them to think deeply and explore boldly. Through hands-on, experiential learning, our students discover the world around them and grow into individuals who care deeply for others.

To learn more about our Mission and Strategic Plan, please visit www.strategy.oakhillschool.net

Our Educational Philosophy & Objectives

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  • Provide a strong foundation in core academic disciplines

  • Develop higher-order critical thinking skills for intellectual pursuits

  • Educate the whole citizen to think globally, ethically and humanely

  • Foster the values of integrity, honesty and respect

  • Cultivate emotional, social and physical development and well-being

  • Support the development of self-confidence

  • Promote compassionate conduct appropriate for today’s multicultural world

  • Engage students to participate actively and responsibly in learning and in leadership

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  • Our Faculty

    Kind, encouraging and highly educated, our teachers are certified in their fields. More than 75% hold advanced degrees. With an average tenure of 8 years, our high retention rate is a testament to how much our teachers enjoy being part of our school community. Our faculty is truly exceptional.

  • Our Students

    Our students are friendly, dynamic, high-performing, curious, creative and motivated. Our student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 9:1 in grades PK-5 and 10:1 in grades 6-8. In addition to more one-on-one attention, our students develop strong bonds and close relationships with their peers and teachers and benefit from a well-rounded education.

  • Our Families

    When you become part of the Oak Hill School community, you’ll be in the company of other parents and families who are dedicated to supporting students through active participation. As an independent school, we do not receive tax-based school funding. Instead, we operate on tuition and donations and with the financial support of our families – all with the intention of providing students an education and experience that will pay dividends for a lifetime.

  • Our Community

    Our goal is to create a vibrant and dynamic educational community, united by the values of respect, compassion, communication, empathy and tolerance. At Oak Hill School, our families are genuinely involved and committed to supporting our students’ success. Similar to a PTA or PTO, the purpose of our Community Support Association (CSA) is to encourage family involvement in school activities, facilitate communication between families, teachers and staff, and work together to strengthen our school community. 
Located on 72 wooded acres in Eugene, Oregon, Oak Hill School is an independent, secular (non-religious) private school welcoming pre-K to 8th grade students.