FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Admissions Process

Can I still apply for the 2023-2024 school year?

Yes. Families interested in admissions to Blue Oak for the 2023-2024 school should contact the admissions office at 707-261-4522.

What are the points of entry at Blue Oak School?

The primary entry points are Kindergarten and Sixth grade. The number of spaces available each year in grades 1-5 and 7-8 can vary from year to year.

Do you have a cut-off age for Kindergarten?

Yes. Children applying for the Kindergarten program must turn 5 by September 1 of the year they will begin at Blue Oak.

When is the best time to start the admissions process?

Blue Oak begins accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year on October 2, 2023. Families are encouraged to visit the school between October and January either by scheduling an individual visit or participating in a Group Tour, Information Session and/or Open House program.

How are prospective students assessed?

Children applying to the Kindergarten program participate in a one-on-one assessment activity. All candidates for the Kindergarten program also participate in a morning “Kindergarten Play Day” which allows us to observe children at play and interacting with others. This year, Kindergarten Play Days are to be determined. 

Candidates for grades 1-5 are asked to spend a day at Blue Oak, completing a short academic assessment during their visit. Candidates for grades 6-8 also spend a day at Blue Oak but will participate in a separate academic assessment activity. This year’s assessment activity dates are to be determined.

Tuition & Fees FAQs

What does it cost to attend Blue Oak School?

Our comprehensive tuition for 2023-2024 is:

  • $22,900 – Kindergarten – 5th Grade
  • $28,400 – 6th – 8th Grade
What is included in the Tuition?

Tuition includes all expenses related to the academic program at Blue Oak. This includes books, supplies, and the cost of field trips. It does not cover Choice Lunch, Neighborhood Care costs or enrollment fees for after-school enrichment programs.

Does Blue Oak School offer tuition assistance?

Through its Indexed Tuition program, Blue Oak offers more than $1.1 million dollars in tuition assistance. Families who believe that they will need tuition assistance to enroll their child at Blue Oak are encouraged to complete the process of applying for an Indexed Tuition contract by completing the TADS application for assistance. For more information, refer to the Tuition & Affordability page.

Does applying for tuition assistance impact the admissions decision?

No. All admissions decisions are made prior to reviewing a family’s request for tuition assistance.

Assessment FAQs

Do you give grades? Standardized tests?

No, Blue Oak does not assess a student’s performance by grades, and we do not engage in standardized testing.

Community FAQs

What information do you have about your student body (racial/ethnic diversity, geographic diversity, socio-economic diversity)?

The 2023-24 student body is drawn from American Canyon, Benicia, Fairfield, Green Valley, Napa, Rutherford, Sonoma, St. Helena, Vacaville, Vallejo, and Yountville. 42% percent of the students attending Blue Oak identified themselves as non-Caucasian. 47% percent of our students received indexed tuition contracts.

How many students are in each grade in the Lower school? In the Middle School?

Lower School class size currently ranges from 18 – 20. The Middle School grades vary from 24 – 36 students total, each section consisting of academic cohorts of 18 or less. Middle School elective classes are multi-age and range from 8 to 12 students. Middle School Advisory groups average 12 studnts per advisor.

How long is the school day?

Day begins at 8:20am and ends at 3:20pm for both Lower and Middle School.

Do you offer an extended day program? Enrichment classes?

Yes. The After Care Program is available in the Lower School from 3:20pm to 5:30pm for all Blue Oak families. Middle School students may choose to participate in the After Care Program and will be brought over to Lower School by an administrator.

Blue Oak School offers a rich selection of after-school classes for both Blue Oak School students and students from the community. Classes change every six to seven weeks.

Do you offer child care during the holidays, or teacher professional development days?

Camps are offered during some holidays and on professional development days and conference days. It is also offered for special programs presented throughout the year such as the Heads Speaker Series. Child care is not provided for Back to School Night.

Do you have a cafeteria?

No, Blue Oak does not have a cafeteria but does offer a “Pizza Monday” through the Parent Association, as well as Tamales on the last Friday of every month home-made by parent volunteers.

For students who bring a lunch from home, we strive to be “waste free” at lunchtime, asking students to bring their lunch in reusable containers.

Looking for more information?

For more information, email Meredith Wilson, Director of Admissions or call 707.261.4522