Girls Thrive at Oakcrest
Oakcrest School, in partnership with parents, challenges girls in grades 6-12 to develop their intellect, character, faith, and leadership potential to thrive in college and throughout their lives.
Guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church and the spirituality of Opus Dei, we weave together a rich liberal arts curriculum, character development, one-on-one mentoring and service to create a vibrant environment that graduates confident, young women–young women who will make a difference in all they choose to do.
Guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church and the spirituality of Opus Dei, we weave together a rich liberal arts curriculum, character development, one-on-one mentoring and service to create a vibrant environment that graduates confident, young women–young women who will make a difference in all they choose to do.
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At a Glance
Oakcrest By The Numbers
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6:1
Student to Faculty Ratio -
300
Enrollment -
1:1
Student Mentor Ratio -
11
Sports -
15
Average Class Size -
100%
All-Female Faculty
1/6
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Academic Excellence
We offer an exceptional liberal arts education spanning the arts, humanities, mathematics, science, and technology that challenges students and inspires them to become lifelong learners.
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Faith
Oakcrest offers an education grounded in the teachings of the Catholic Church and the spirit of Opus Dei, a personal prelature of the Catholic Church.
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Parent Partnership
We are committed to supporting parents as the primary educators of their children. The whole family benefits from the Oakcrest experience.LEARN MORE -
Mentoring
The cornerstone of a student’s education at Oakcrest, our mentoring program encourages, guides and supports each student as she strives for academic excellence and personal growth.
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Recent News
List of 3 news stories.
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Dr. Mary Keys to address the Class of 2023 at Commencement
Oakcrest School is pleased to welcome Mary M. Keys, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame, as commencement speaker for the Oakcrest Class of 2023. -
Three Oakcrest seniors sign to continue athletic careers in college
Three Oakcrest seniors - Regina Baird, Zoe Burke and Teddie Yeagley - signed to continue their athletic careers at their chosen universities in a college signing ceremony on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 with many of their coaches, family, and peers in attendance. -
Oakcrest holds first pep rally in the new McGowan Family Athletic Center
The entire Oakcrest student body, adorned in Oakcrest green and white and bursting with shouts of jubilation and ringing of bells, ascended on the gym floor for the very first time following a ceremonial ribbon cutting to open the new McGowan Family Athletic Center on May 2, 2023. Students, faculty and staff were joined by many of the project’s sponsors, including Dorothy and Brian McGowan, for an afternoon of celebration at the inaugural pep rally.
Upcoming Events
List of 6 events.
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Grade 12 Field Trip
Location: Kings Dominion, 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA 23047, USA -
Senior Dinner
Location: Westwood Country Club, 800 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA 22180, USA
Only at Oakcrest
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Anna Cipollone '17
“In conversations I had with Mary Ortiz when I came back as an alumna to visit Oakcrest, I knew that if I was going to teach, I was going to do it here,” she said. “I was confident in the skills and the preparations that Oakcrest had given me in high school and to be part of this education is a gift.”
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Laurie Duncan
“Being at Oakcrest for the last four years feels like much longer,” Ms. Duncan said, reflecting on her time at Oakcrest thus far. “I have amazing students, the best colleagues, and I really like our program and the way the classroom experience is a support to the students' character formation and faith formation, as well as supporting families while they’re navigating a difficult time to be human - from the sixth graders to the seniors.”
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Isabela Wilson '19
“The way English classes taught me to write, not just how to use the right words, but how to create a strong structure and argument, has served me incredibly well. Oakcrest also taught me how to think critically, ask good questions, and have meaningful discussions--not just about literature or science, but everything,” she said. “Oakcrest helped me to learn more about myself and grow into the person I am today. This self knowledge has helped me develop and cultivate my personal aesthetic throughout design school into one that is truly representative of my whole self.”
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Lisa Kenna
Mrs. Lisa Kenna first fell in love with the Great Books program while studying for her bachelor’s degree at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts in Merrimack, New Hampshire. Her experience there shaped her life and formed her in the classics, eventually leading her to Oakcrest and establishing the tradition of the Senior Thesis.“My senior thesis changed my view of myself,” she explains. “When I wrote and presented my thesis, it gave me confidence, and I thought that it would help our girls so much. This is a way for them to share what they’ve done not just in English class, but throughout their classes. The Senior Thesis solidifies what they’ve learned at Oakcrest. It is a culmination of what they have thought about over the years. After their presentations, they have the confidence that they can do anything. They do more than they thought they could do.”
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Zoe '23
When Zoe B. '23 thinks about her favorite parts of a typical Oakcrest School day, three things come to mind: seeing the smiling faces of Head of School Dr. Mary T. Ortiz and Dean of Students Meghan Hadley ‘06 at the beginning of the day, getting to stop in the Chapel throughout the day, and ending it all by laughing with her classmates in the senior loft.
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Anna Diederich '17
“Having a basis of going to an all-girls school where you see female role models who are educated and accomplished, intelligent and well-spoken women in these fields of math and science, gave me a lot of confidence. That was something that having a female environment gave me the confidence to thrive in college, and I want to pass that along to my students. We have to learn to build each other up, not sell ourselves short. You don’t need to apologize for answering a question. You’re contributing, and that’s a good thing.”
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Maria (Jeffrey ’07) Reynolds
“The liberal arts education I received at Oakcrest introduced me to many of the best thinkers and writers who have shaped the world over the past three thousand years,” she says. “That exposure taught me how to think critically, and how to reckon with the most fundamental questions we face—why we’re here, what we’re meant to do, and where we’re going.”
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Sophia '23
After seven years at Oakcrest, Sophia M. ’23 prepares to graduate this spring as an Acorn. Looking back at her formative years spent at Oakcrest from sixth grade to senior year, she says that the most meaningful aspect of the school has been the community.“The teachers are some of the most dedicated, intelligent, and kind women I've ever met, and they genuinely care for the well-being of each and every student,” Sophia explains. “The girls here are so incredibly supportive, always looking out for one another. My friends are my sisters, whether I've known them since sixth grade or just from junior year. The community of Oakcrest is so important to me because it makes going to school enjoyable. Even when I have bad or busy days, I walk through the doors smiling because I know it's another day I get to spend with some of the most amazing women and friends.”
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Victoria Bigliano
For Visual Arts teacher Ms. Victoria Bigliano, an Oakcrest education is beneficial for students because it is deeply rooted in a classical education providing opportunities for both teachers and students to move in the same direction.“In the classes that I teach, discussion and interpretation is key, but it is under the auspices of the classical approach,” she explains. “I cover a lot of contemporary ideas which is helpful alongside an understanding of where contemporary ideas come from, so we develop that thinking process with the students. I think the education here is really valuable because it is not in a vacuum, it really does take into account the decades and centuries of learning, and for the visual arts, expression."
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Maddy '24
One Oakcrest characteristic that Maddy really believes stands out is the dedication of each of the teachers.“The years that I have been at Oakcrest, many of my teachers have been willing to meet with me outside of class to help me if I am struggling in a class, or to form friendships with you apart from teaching you. In addition, this year especially, the mentoring program has been really important to me, and my mentor has really helped me in many different ways,” Maddy said.
