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.
At a Glance
Oakcrest By The Numbers
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7:1
Student to Faculty Ratio -
320
Enrollment -
1:1
Student Mentor Ratio -
13
Sports -
16
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 20 news stories.
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Oakcrest Awards Edwina Maksym Senior Thesis Award to Three Students from the Class of 2025
For an Oakcrest student, the Senior Thesis is the capstone of her academic journey at Oakcrest School. From her initial preparation and formation in Middle School and throughout four years of intense intellectual exploration and development in the Upper School, the Senior Thesis is an opportunity for each student to conceive, craft, and defend her own academic contribution to a subject of her choice. -
Awards and Honors of the Class of 2025
Oakcrest School is proud to recognize the outstanding class of 2025, who graduated on Saturday, June 7, 2025. -
Oakcrest Student Angelica P. '25 to Continue Athletic Career at Elms College
On Friday, May 16, Oakcrest proudly celebrated Angelica P.’s athletic signing. Angelica has officially committed to competing at the collegiate level and will continue both her education and volleyball career at Elms College, an NCAA Division III program in Chicopee, Massachusetts. -
Oakcrest School Hosts 5 Students from Sister School in Montevideo, Uruguay
This spring, Oakcrest had the joy of welcoming five students from Los Pilares, our sister school in Montevideo, Uruguay, for a two-week cultural exchange filled with learning, friendship, and discovery. -
Lucy S. '25 Reflects on Her UNIV Conference Experience
This spring, a group of Oakcrest students attended the UNIV Conference in Rome, Italy. Guided by teacher Christina Kilmer ‘16, seniors Bella S., Katie N., Carmen C. and Lucy S. spent 10 days touring Rome, participating in conferences, and attending the Easter services at the Vatican City. -
Oakcrest names annual day of service after alumna and faculty member, Anna Diederich '17
Alumnae parent and faculty member, Mrs. Jennifer Kilmer (Christina '16, Michelle '18, Julie '19, Rosie '25) announced at the March 26 student-led assembly that the annual all-school service day will be permanently named the “Anna Diederich Day of Service” in honor of alumna and faculty member, Anna Diederich '17, who passed away in 2023. -
Oakcrest basketball coach leads basketball program to success
After years of being involved in basketball at many levels, Arlington native Alex Eisenberg finally received the opportunity to be a high-school head coach this past season. -
Science Olympiad at UMW Provides Winning Formula for STEM Students
Hundreds of young students from across the state descended on the University of Mary Washington campus last Saturday to test their skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) as part of a Virginia Science Olympiad (VASO) competition. -
Local swimmers, one diver win Virginia’s private school championships
Counting swimmers, a diver and a relay team, there were four champions from local schools at the recent private school state meet in Stafford. -
Oakcrest Announces 2025 National Merit Finalist
Oakcrest School is pleased to announce the recognition of senior Zosia C. ’25 as a Finalist in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Competition. -
Junior Class Raises $1,100 for Charity Partner, Chalco Girlstown in Mexico
Oakcrest students stepped up their game last Friday, raising over $1,000 for the school’s charity partner, Chalco Girlstown in Mexico. -
Oakcrest Teacher Institute: The Joy of Teaching
Last summer, Oakcrest School launched its Teacher Institute, a professional development program for new and returning teachers. The two-week summer Institute was followed by additional training workshops throughout the academic year, providing ongoing formation for Oakcrest faculty. -
Oakcrest Hosts Montrose School for Respect Life Conference
On January 25, the day after the March for Life, the Oakcrest Respect Life Club hosted a pro-life conference with Montrose School, our sister school in Boston, Massachusetts. The workshop was a culminating event which helped all of the students consider and reflect on ways that they could build a “culture of life”. -
Oakcrest students selected for District XII Honors Orchestra, Chorus and Band
After highly competitive auditions over the past months, four Oakcrest students were selected to participate in District XII Honors Orchestra, Honors Chorus and Band. -
Roll Over, Beethoven: This Catholic Girls School is Shaking Up Radio Station’s Classics Countdown
Each year the classical radio station in Washington, D.C. WETA (90.9) hosts the annual Classical Countdown. Listeners vote on their top three favorite classical pieces and then the top 100 pieces are played the week of Thanksgiving. -
In the Footsteps of Dante
For the first time in school history, a dozen Oakcrest students, led by History teacher Mrs. Aimee Maturi and Middle School Director and Latin teacher Ms. Laurie Duncan, will embark “In the Footsteps of Dante” through Rome and Florence. -
Junior Ring Ceremony for the Class of 2026
The junior ring ceremony is a longstanding Oakcrest tradition, bringing the class together to reflect on the Oakcrest experience and step into the role of upperclassmen leaders within the school. The Class of 2026 was recognized in their Junior Ring Ceremony on October 23. -
Upper School Theatre Production of "Beauty and the Beast"
“Be Our Guest” at the upcoming Upper School Production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. With an incredible cast and crew of more than 50 students supported by our wonderful faculty, this show is sure to be one to remember. -
Oakcrest Launches Teacher Institute for Faculty Formation
The Oakcrest Teacher Institute was launched in August 2024 to provide new and returning faculty with the training and tools necessary for a successful school year. The Teacher Institute hopes to offer a cohesive picture of an Oakcrest education from the perspective of the educators. -
Oakcrest School announces charity partnership with Sisters of Mary World Villages for Children at Chalco Girlstown Mexico
Oakcrest School is pleased to announce the school charity for the 2024-2025 School Year, Chalco Girlstown in Mexico.
Portraits of Oakcrest
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Elisa Torres
“It’s really good for the students to know that the teachers love their subjects and not just teaching it, but also living it." Ms. Elisa Torres.
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Jessie Waites
“What I find really beautiful is that everyone here, from the students to the faculty and the faculty to the students, everyone really does want the other to be happy, and they are willing to walk with you to get you there,” Mrs. Waites says.
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Liz Rolwes, Dean of Students
“An Oakie is a young woman who strives for excellence, not necessarily to perfection, but she knows herself and is generous toward others. An Oakie knows how to stand up for what she believes in and has a real love for the world, making it as good as it can be. Wherever she touches, it will be better.”
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Stephanie Passero
“(An Oakie) understands that freedom is not merely saying or doing whatever she wishes, but uniting and informing her thoughts with the Christian understanding of virtue,” Ms. Passero explains. “She understands the importance of the great thinkers of the past, and is willing to consider that foundation before reaching her own conclusions."
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Mary Warren
"I feel like I've come home," Mrs. Warren says. "This is where I belong. I'm excited about watching our students grow and graduate."
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Margaret Sweatman
“Oakcrest’s mission of cultivating virtues in our daughters extends from the classroom to our courts, fields, and pools,” Mrs. Sweatman explains. “Oakcrest educates the whole person. Sports allow our daughters to experience challenges and teamwork in a unique and beautiful way that transforms their confidence into strength.”
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Cynthia Bertolini
“Oakcrest has really stayed true to its mission through substantial growth,” Mrs. Bertolini said. “That hasn’t been easy and it hasn’t been linear, but Oakcrest has taken its mission very seriously in an uncompromising way.”
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Monica Pompei
“The joy and the mission (of Oakcrest) have remained exactly the same,” Ms. Pompei recalls. “It has been constant, the dedication to the formation of the students and the quality of the academics and the parent partnership. There is a concern for every single student here.”
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Alix Baldwin
“Overall, the culture here is that of cheerful, hard work and that is what a music program needs to be super successful,” Instrumental Director Mrs. Alix Baldwin says. “What these girls are able to do even in a smaller school is extremely impressive. Music is a really enjoyable way for a girl to experience God - all of the beauty should direct to God. They love this music that hopefully gives them another way to consider the beauty of God.”
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Christie Keuchel, 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.”
