What Oak Hill School does

Oak Hill School operates an independent, secular, private PreK-8 education program on a 72-acre wooded campus in the South Hills of Eugene, Oregon, founded in 1994 and governed by a Board of Trustees with Pete Moore serving as Head of School. The school is credentialed through NWAIS accreditation and NAIS membership and is staffed by 101-250 employees including directors for Middle School, Lower School, Admissions, Operations, Development, Auxiliary Programs, and Technology. Educational delivery features student-to-faculty ratios of 9:1 (PK-5) and 10:1 (6-8), an experiential/whole-child pedagogy, and specialty programs in Mandarin and Spanish (starting in kindergarten), Natural World environmental education, Outdoor Pursuits (snow camping and South Sister summit hikes for middle schoolers), visual arts (with on-campus kilns), music and theater, athletics (Mountain West Athletic Conference), and applied technology. Reported faculty composition includes 75%+ with advanced degrees and an 8-year average teacher tenure.

The primary revenue model is annual tuition billed on subscription terms, supplemented by philanthropic donations to bridge a stated 27% gap between tuition and true cost of education. For the 2026-27 academic year, published tuition is $9,825 (Pre-K), $22,626 (Lower School K-5), and $24,354 (Middle School 6-8), with Plan A/B/C payment schedules carrying a 6.75% finance fee. A Financial Aid program covers grant-based demonstrated need for grades K-8 only (administered via Blackbaud), with a non-refundable 10% enrollment deposit and a $100 application fee. Auxiliary revenue streams include Camp Wild Oaks summer day camps (full day $350/week, half day $190/week, 15% sibling discount), aftercare programs (KIDS Club for K-5, Chill Zone for grades 4-8), after-school enrichments, optional athletic participation fees, and an Annual Fund plus an annual "Passport to Possibilities" auction.

Distribution is a structured, regional, enrollment-driven process managed by Director of Enrollment Chrissa Dockendorf, with referential inflow from three formalized kindergarten partner preschools (Big Little School, Newberry Child Care, The Little French School). The GTM motion leans community-led and event-driven (Middle School Information Nights, campus tours, shadow days, summer camp registrations on the Homeroom platform) rather than paid advertising, with marketing executed primarily through the school's website, social channels (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook), email/Blackbaud communications, and word-of-mouth parent referrals. There is no proprietary technology platform; technology touchpoints are third-party tools such as Homeroom (registration), Blackbaud (financial aid and enrollment communications), MySchoolApp (login), and myschoolcdn.com (asset hosting).

Name

Oak Hill School

Legal name

Oak Hill School

Website

https://oakhillschool.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oak Hill School is an independent, secular PreK-8 private school on a 72-acre Eugene, Oregon campus, founded in 1994, serving Lane County families with experiential education, small classes, and tuition of $9,825-$24,354 annually plus auxiliary programs and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-8 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD)

Keywords

• Private K-8 education
• Experiential learning
• College preparatory curriculum
• Early childhood education
• Independent school

Headquarters

HQ city

Eugene

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue source. Tuition covers Pre-K ($9,825), Lower School K-5 ($22,626), and Middle School 6-8 ($24,354) for the 2026-27 school year. Tuition covers approximately 73% of the true cost of education, with the Annual Fund bridging the remaining gap.
2. Summer Camps (Camp Wild Oaks): Open to the public, week-long summer day camps for kids entering grades K-8 on the 72-acre campus. Full Day Camp 9 a.m.-3 p.m. is $350/week; Half Day Camp 8:30-11:30 a.m. is $190/week. Before and after care available at additional cost. Registration opens to Oak Hill families first, then the public.
3. Aftercare and Enrichment Programs: Aftercare (KIDS Club for K-5, Chill Zone for grades 4-8) offered from 3:15-6:00 PM daily. After-school enrichment clubs and classes (art, singing, chess, speech, coding, Minecraft, Lego robotics, baking) offered for additional fees.
4. Annual Fund and Donations: Annual Fund campaign bridges the 27% gap between tuition and actual education cost. Additional fundraising through the annual auction event. The school does not receive tax-based school funding.
5. Athletic Program Fees: Optional sports participation fees are charged separately from tuition, as noted in the fee schedule. These are incidental fees not covered by tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Oak Hill School offers an independent, secular PreK–8 college preparatory education on a 72-acre wooded campus in Eugene, Oregon, emphasizing small class sizes (approximately 9:1 in PK-5 and 10:1 in 6-8), experiential and outdoor learning, and specialist subjects such as Mandarin and Spanish languages, visual arts, music and theater, athletics, and applied technology. The school is funded primarily through tiered tuition (Pre-K $9,825; K-5 $22,626; Grades 6-8 $24,354 for 2026-27) supplemented by an Annual Fund, with auxiliary paid services including Wild Oaks Summer Camps, aftercare (KIDS Club and Chill Zone), and after-school enrichment clubs.

Product overview

Oak Hill School is an independent, secular private school offering a pre-kindergarten through 8th grade education on a 72-acre campus in Eugene, Oregon. Founded in 1994 and accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools, the school's core academic program is distinguished by small class sizes (student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 9:1 in PK-5 and 10:1 in 6-8), experiential learning, and whole-child development. The academic program is supported by specialist subjects including Foreign Languages (Mandarin Chinese and Spanish starting in kindergarten), Visual Arts, Music & Theater, Technology, Physical Education & Athletics, Natural World education, and Outdoor Pursuits for middle school. The school also operates auxiliary programs including Wild Oaks Summer Camps (open to the public), Aftercare (KIDS Club and Chill Zone), After School Enrichments, and a Financial Aid Program for qualifying families. More than 75% of faculty hold advanced degrees, with an average tenure of 8 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oak Hill School Core Academic Program (Pre-K through 8th Grade) Independent secular private school education for pre-kindergarten through 8th grade with a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 9:1 in PK-5 and 10:1 in 6-8, integrating core academics with foreign languages, visual arts, music, theater, technology, Natural World, Outdoor Pursuits, public speaking, and athletics. Tuition for 2026-27 is $9,825 (Pre-K), $22,626 (K-5), and $24,354 (6-8).
• Wild Oaks Summer Camps (Camp Wild Oaks) Week-long themed summer day camps for children entering grades K-8, featuring full-day (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and half-day (8:30 to 11:30 a.m.) options with optional before and after care, on the school's 72-acre campus. Open to the public and including themed camps such as Dungeons & Dragons, Minecraft, Game Design, Pollinator Pals, Garden Goobers, Painting, and outdoor adventure programs.
• Aftercare (KIDS Club & Chill Zone) Daily after-school care service exclusively for Oak Hill students, including KIDS Club for grades K-5 and Chill Zone for grades 4-8, available hourly or via weekly/monthly subscriptions through the Homeroom platform.
• After School Enrichments Weekly after-school enrichment clubs and classes meeting once per week from 3:15 to 4:30 PM, exclusively for Oak Hill students, with paid programs in art, singing, chess, speech and public speaking, acting, computer coding, Minecraft club, Lego robotics, baking, and other offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students consistently outperform peers across the country in academic achievement (strategic goal)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Big Little SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBig Little School is a non-profit progressive preschool in Eugene serving children ages 2-5 since 1954. A formalized kindergarten partner, it provides exclusive tours, priority application access, and firsthand insight into the Oak Hill experience for prospective families aligned with Oak Hill's values of curiosity, community, and whole-child learning.
• Newberry Child CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated inside the Downtown Athletic Club in Eugene, Newberry Child Care offers a state-certified preschool and Pre-K curriculum for children ages 2.5 to 6. As a kindergarten partner, it provides exclusive tours and priority enrollment access for families transitioning to Oak Hill.
• The Little French SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Little French School is a private, non-profit French immersion preschool in Eugene serving children ages 2-5 for over 35 years. As a kindergarten partner, it refers families seeking to continue French immersion or transition to a broader program at Oak Hill.
• Relatable (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Consulting)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelatable is a local consulting firm engaged by Oak Hill's DEIB Committee to conduct a diversity audit over three months. The audit will establish multi-year goals and actionable priorities for the school's diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives by late August.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVdP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLane County's largest nonprofit human services organization supporting individuals through affordable housing, homeless services, and environmental sustainability programs. Oak Hill partnered with SVdP for a Spring Clean Clothing Drive (May 11 - June 5), providing donations that fund critical housing and social service programs throughout Lane County.
• Local Environmental OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic goal outlined in the 2030 Summit plan to partner with local environmental organizations for hands-on learning opportunities that support the school's experiential and outdoor education programs.
• Like-Minded Regional Institutions (Strategic Partnerships)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner2030 strategic goal to forge strategic partnerships with like-minded regional institutions for mutually beneficial programming models, including potential dual-enrollment opportunities, teacher training workshops, and research initiatives. Formal agreements to outline mutual benefits and responsibilities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Catlin Gabel School: Portland, Oregon independent secular PK-12 school with progressive, experiential curriculum and similar tuition profile. Closest direct comparable in Oregon in terms of mission, secular independence, and academic positioning.
• Oregon Episcopal School: Portland, Oregon independent PK-12 day school (technically Episcopalian but broadly inclusive) offering progressive education with small classes and college preparatory focus. Comparable secular-leaning private school in the same regional market.
• The Nueva School: Bay Area independent PK-8 school nationally recognized for experiential, whole-child, design-thinking pedagogy. Closest mission-aligned peer in terms of educational philosophy and reputation for innovative private K-8 education.
• Portland Waldorf School: Portland, Oregon independent PK-8 Waldorf school emphasizing experiential, arts-integrated, nature-based learning. Comparable alternative-pedagogy independent school in the same regional market.
• Hyla School: Bainbridge Island, Washington independent middle school (grades 6-8) with a strong outdoor/adventure-based experiential model. Comparable nature/outdoor education emphasis and small-school profile.
• The Langley School: McLean, Virginia independent PK-8 school emphasizing experiential, project-based learning with small classes. Comparable progressive, experiential K-8 private school with similar tuition tier.
• Park School: Baltimore, Maryland independent PK-12 progressive school founded on whole-child, experiential, and democratic education principles. Comparable philosophy and secular independent structure.
• Marin Primary & Middle School: San Rafael, California independent K-8 school with progressive, experiential curriculum and small class sizes. Comparable size, mission, and tuition profile to Oak Hill.

Broad incumbents

• Charles Wright Academy: Tacoma, Washington independent PK-12 day school with rigorous college prep and similar Pacific Northwest independent-school positioning. Comparable regional independent school with broader grade span.
• Annie Wright School: Tacoma, Washington independent PK-12 school offering both day and boarding programs with rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. Comparable Pacific Northwest independent school with broader grade span.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@oakhillschool5973
• Facebookfacebook.com/oakhillschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/oak_hill_school
• Xx.com/0akhillschool

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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