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 -
13
Sports -
15
Average Class Size
1/5
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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.LEARN MORE -
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.LEARN MORE
Recent News
List of 3 news stories.
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With Gratitude to Dr. Mary T. Ortiz
With gratitude to Dr. Mary T. Ortiz and her eleven years as Head of School, Oakcrest School honored the Head of School Emerita in a celebratory toast at its Founder’s Day Celebration on September 16, 2023. -
Oakcrest Upper School Theatre to perform "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"
Oakcrest School is pleased to announce its Upper School Theatre production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The musical follows the story of Charlie Brown and his friends based on the characters of cartoonist Charles Schulz in his infamous comic strip, Peanuts. Through dance and song, Charlie and his friends discover what it truly means to be a “good man”. -
Oakcrest School names Christie Keuchel as Interim Head of School
Oakcrest School is pleased to welcome Christie Keuchel as the Interim Head of School. Mrs. Keuchel returns to Oakcrest after serving the school community for 13 years from 2007 to 2020 in a variety of roles: Associate Head of School for Students, Director of Student Life, Director of Middle and Upper School, and Theology teacher. She is the seventh Head of School to lead Oakcrest.
Upcoming Events
List of 6 events.
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6th Grade Field Trip
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Fall Spirit Week
- Monday, October 2: Holiday Daze Monday - Ever dreamed of dressing up as Santa or Uncle Sam? Prefer to dress in your Easter Best? Come dressed like your favorite holiday. Group costumes encouraged!
- Tuesday, October 3: Tacky Tourist Tuesday - Picture yourself at the Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal, or La Sagrada Familia - you stick out like a sore thumb. Who can be the tackiest?!
- Wednesday, October 4: Pretty in Pink Wednesday - Pink from your head to your toes. Pink girl in a pink world! Bonus points for dressing as your favorite pink character: Pink Panther, Barbie, Piglet, and beyond!
- Thursday, October 5: Pirates vs. Princesses - Shiver me timbers! or The Fairest in all the Land. You decide whether you'll be wearing a patch and a parrot or a tiara and jewels.
- Friday, October 6: Class Spirit Shirt Day - Class cheers and a game sponsored by Student Council.
Only at Oakcrest
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Mrs. Christie Keuchel, Interim Head of School
“I’ve had many friendships develop through the years because of Oakcrest. I enjoy being part of the lives of the girls and hope to encourage them to do their best and love life. There can be challenges that young women face, but we at Oakcrest have the opportunity to really impact the girls in a way that can help guide them to make great choices aiming for the good, the true and the beautiful.”
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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
“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
“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
“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."
