Admissions
Why Oak Hill
Small classes. Teachers who know your child.
72 acres to learn on.
At Oak Hill, your child won’t get lost in a crowd. Our classes are small enough that teachers know every student: how they learn, what excites them, and where they need a push. That’s the difference families tell us matters most.
By the Numbers
- 5:1 student-teacher ratio in PreK
- 9:1 in Kindergarten through 5th grade
- 12:1 in Middle School
- 75%+ of our faculty hold advanced degrees
- 72 acres, 40 of them wooded, as our classroom
What Makes Oak Hill Different
Teachers who know every student. Small classes aren’t a perk here, they’re how we teach. Teachers build real relationships with each child and adjust to how they learn, so students are challenged and supported at the same time.
Learning that goes outside. Science happens outdoors on our campus, not just from a textbook. Outdoor learning builds confidence and grit year after year, and by 8th grade, our students summit South Sister.
More than core academics. Every student learns both Mandarin and Spanish through 3rd grade, then chooses one to focus on starting in 4th. All students also take technology, music, art, Natural World, public speaking, and PE.
In Their Words
Every family’s journey to Oak Hill is unique. In these stories, families share what brought them here, what keeps them here, and how their children have grown through the relationships and experiences that define our community.
The Margolis Family
Parents of Oak Hill students
At Oak Hill since 2021
Parents of Oak Hill students
At Oak Hill since 2021
"Teachers really know each child individually and help them grow in ways that wouldn't be possible in a larger class."
The Trojan Family
Parents of Oak Hill alumni and current students
At Oak Hill since elementary school
At Oak Hill since elementary school
"It’s a warm place where everybody knows the kids. No one gets lost academically or socially."
The Motes-Boyd Family
Parent of an Oak Hill student
At Oak Hill since 2025
At Oak Hill since 2025
"She kept talking about a ‘united friendship’ at Oak Hill. We just knew it was the right place for her."
Is Oak Hill within reach for your family?
Cost shouldn’t be the reason a family doesn’t explore Oak Hill. We offer need-based financial aid and monthly payment plans, and many of our families receive support. The best way to find out what’s possible is to start the conversation. Learn about tuition and financial aid.
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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.
