Oak Grove School

What Oak Grove School does

Oak Grove School is a private, nonprofit, independent school serving preschool through 12th grade (PK-12) from a single campus at 220 West Lomita Avenue, Ojai, California. Founded in 1975 by philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti, the school delivers a holistic, inquiry-based education organized into four core program divisions: Early Childhood (Preschool and Kindergarten), Elementary (Grades 1-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12), with an enrollment of over 200 students. The school's pedagogy is grounded in Krishnamurti's philosophy of self-awareness and freedom from fear, and it operates as a constituent school of the Krishnamurti Foundation of America (KFA).

The core product is the PK-12 educational experience itself, supplemented by a portfolio of enrichment modules: Outdoor Education (farm visits, camping trips, backpacking expeditions across grade levels), Theater, Athletics (basketball, volleyball, soccer, swimming, cross-country), College Counseling, Learning Resources, Pastoral Care, and Parent Education. Annual Summer Camps (e.g., Rock & Pop, Chess, Acting) extend the brand to a non-enrolled seasonal audience. There is no proprietary technology platform; the technology stack comprises third-party tools: ParentSquare for parent communication, RenWeb for admissions, Google Calendar for event scheduling, and Stripe for payment processing.

The business model is tuition-driven (subscription/recurring, annual billing) with families as customers, supplemented by an Annual Fund donation program and summer camp fees. Financial aid and scholarships are available, but tuition rates are not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is event-driven and community-led: campus tours, Open Houses (including High School Showcase), the 50th Anniversary Weekend, Parent Council meetings, and grade-specific Age & Stage sessions drive both acquisition and retention. Marketing channels include organic social (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), a content blog (Lizard Blog), email newsletters, and parent education programming. The school is governed by an Oak Grove School Board under the Krishnamurti Foundation of America, with no venture capital or private equity ownership.

Name

Oak Grove School

Legal name

Oak Grove School

Website

https://oakgroveschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Oak Grove School is a private, nonprofit PK-12 independent school in Ojai, California, founded in 1975 by Jiddu Krishnamurti, serving over 200 students with a progressive, inquiry-based curriculum grounded in Krishnamurti's philosophy and enriched by outdoor education, theater, and athletics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction (611699)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inquiry/Project-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAF), Nature-Based / Forest School Early Learning Programs (EDACADAD), Outdoor/Nature/Forest Preschools (EDACABAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 private school
• Progressive education programs
• Independent school education
• Preschool through grade 12
• Humanistic learning approach

Headquarters

HQ city

Ojai

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from preschool through high school tuition payments by families. Tuition information is available through the Admissions process with Financial Aid and Scholarships offered.
2. Annual Fund Donations: The Oak Grove School Annual Fund provides essential support for every aspect of school life and enhances students' experience. Donations are solicited from families and alumni.
3. Summer Camps: Revenue from summer camp programs including Rock & Pop Summer Camp, Chess Camp, Acting, and other creative camps offered during summer months.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oak Grove School is a private, independent, nonprofit day school located in Ojai, California that serves students from Preschool through 12th grade. The school delivers progressive, holistic education grounded in the philosophical teachings of its founder, Jiddu Krishnamurti, serving approximately 200+ students with a low student-to-teacher ratio.

Product overview

Oak Grove School is a single unified educational institution offering a comprehensive preschool-through-high-school program grounded in Krishnamurti's philosophy of holistic, inquiry-based learning. The school operates as a unified PK-12 program with specialized program divisions (Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School) as core offerings, supplemented by enrichment modules including Outdoor Education, Theater, Athletics, College Counseling, Learning Resources, Parent Education, Pastoral Care, and Summer Camps. All programs are integrated under the school's unified educational philosophy, with outdoor education and camping trips woven throughout all grade levels, and college counseling beginning in high school. The school also maintains a technology policy framework and parent communication infrastructure through ParentSquare.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program Preschool and kindergarten program for young children, providing the foundational years of the Oak Grove educational experience grounded in Krishnamurti's humanistic philosophy.
• Elementary School Program Elementary school program serving students in grades K-5, employing progressive pedagogy and a low student-to-teacher ratio within a holistic learning environment.
• Middle School Program Middle school program for grades 6-8, focused on adolescent development, critical thinking, and self-awareness consistent with the school's progressive philosophy.
• High School Program High school program for grades 9-12 providing college preparatory academics within a progressive framework, emphasizing self-directed learning rather than standardized testing.
• Outdoor Education Program Outdoor education program integrated into the curriculum that uses nature and outdoor experiences as a learning environment for students across grade levels.
• Arts and Theater Program Arts and theater program that supports creative expression and integrates performing and visual arts into the broader curriculum.
• Athletics Program Athletics program providing team sports and physical education opportunities for students.
• Summer Camp Programs Summer camp programs offered outside of the academic year, extending the school's educational approach to seasonal participants.
• College Counseling College counseling service for high school students and their families to support post-secondary planning and admissions.
• Parent Education Program Parent education program engaging families in the educational philosophy and practices of the school, integral to the Krishnamurti-based model.
• After-School Programs After-school enrichment programs offering additional learning and activity options for enrolled students.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Krishnamurti Foundation of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOak Grove School is a constituent school of the Krishnamurti Foundation of America (KFA). The foundation was established to preserve and disseminate the teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti. The school participates in KFA Annual Gatherings and is part of the global Krishnamurti Schools network. Krishnamurti founded the school in 1975 and the foundation maintains oversight of the educational philosophy.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chadwick School: Independent K-12 day school on the Palos Verdes Peninsula with a progressive, experiential learning approach including outdoor education components. Comparable California independent school with similar philosophy and tuition tier.
• Besant Hill School of Happy Valley: Also located in Ojai, California and historically part of the Krishnamurti Foundation network. Besant Hill is the closest direct peer to Oak Grove, sharing philosophy, location, governance heritage, and a PK-12 boarding/day model, making the two schools the most natural head-to-head comparables.
• Windward School: Independent school in Los Angeles serving grades K-12 with a progressive, individualized learning model. Comparable size, tuition tier, and educational philosophy emphasizing student agency and small-class instruction.
• New Roads School: Independent PK-12 progressive school in Santa Monica emphasizing student-centered, project-based learning. Comparable in pedagogical philosophy, tuition tier, and family demographic to Oak Grove's progressive-education target market.
• Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences: Independent PK-12 school in Santa Monica, California, with a progressive, inquiry-based philosophy and arts integration similar in spirit to Oak Grove. Comparable tuition tier, small class sizes, and similar parent-engagement model.
• Marin Academy: Independent high school (grades 9-12) in San Rafael, California, emphasizing progressive, inquiry-based education. Comparable student-centered pedagogy and California independent school market positioning, though Oak Grove spans PK-12.
• Brentwood School: Independent K-12 day school in Los Angeles offering a progressive but rigorous liberal arts program. Comparable size and tuition tier, with a holistic educational philosophy similar to Oak Grove's.

Emerging players

• Waldorf School of the Peninsula: Independent PK-12 Waldorf school in the San Francisco Bay Area offering an alternative, holistic pedagogy. Competes for the same families seeking non-conventional education as Oak Grove, with a different but adjacent philosophical framework.
• Turning Point School: Independent PK-8 school in Culver City, California with a progressive, child-centered approach. Comparable philosophy and family demographic for early childhood and elementary segments, but does not extend to high school.

Regional players

• The Thacher School: Independent boarding high school in Ojai, California, sharing the same town but serving primarily boarding students grades 9-12. Comparable California independent school market and rural-Ojai setting, but boarding-only model differs from Oak Grove's day school.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/OakGroveSchoolOjai
• Facebookfacebook.com/OakGroveSchoolOjai
• Instagraminstagram.com/oakgroveschool
• Xx.com/OakGroveOjai

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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