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Our Quaker Values

The Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship directly informed Oakwood Friends School’s social, ethical, and intellectual values. In the Quaker tradition, we call on each member of the community to develop individual interpretations of these testimonies and actively strive to instill an ethic of service and encourage our students to think for themselves. All Oakwood students engage in community service throughout the year, culminating in senior year independently-designed service projects.

Simplicity encourages focusing on what truly matters, leading to a life of clarity and mindfulness.

Read about our Mission

Peace fosters a calm, harmonious environment where respect and understanding prevail.

Read about our Values

Integrity emphasizes honesty and moral courage in all actions.

Read about our Middle and Upper School Academics

Community highlights the importance of fostering connections and working collaboratively for the greater good.

Read about our Community

Equality promotes fairness and justice for all individuals, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.

Read about our Culture

Stewardship calls for responsible care and preservation of both the natural world and the shared resources within the school community.

Read about our Service

Oakwood students learn through inquiry, reflection, and action

Student Stories

Jess F

Class of 2025

Interests Are:Theater, Travel, Performing Arts

Darius K

Class of 2030

Interests Are:Music, Sports, History

Stephanie Q

Class of 2020

Interests Are:Music, Therapy, Working with Children

Ra K

Class of 2027

Interests Are:Sports, International Affairs, Human Rights

Jason

Class of 2020

Interests Are:International Affairs, Athletics, Languages

Tilly S

Class of 2029

Interests Are:Sports, Filmmaking, Leadership

Martin L

Class of 2026

Interests Are:Aerospace Science, International Affairs, Theater

Evan

Class of 2020

Interests Are:Science, Robotics

Anne PL

Class of 2021

Interests Are:Global Affairs, Neuroscience, Leadership

Martin L

Class of 2026

Interests Are:Multiculturalism, Theater, Sciences

Jason

Class of 2020

Interests Are:International Studies, Languages, Athletics

Tilly S

Class of 2029

Interests Are:Sports, Filmmaking, Leadership

Charlie G

Class of 2024

Interests Are:Biology, Vintage Cars, Running

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Some of our upcoming highlights - visit our full Calendar of Events for more information and more events to attend!

Sep

19

Resisting Erasure – Dan Goldman Photography Showcase

4:00 pm

This exhibition gives voice to those working at the intersection of creativity, resistance, and healing. Featuring multi-disciplinary artists who reflect cultural, and social traditions, Resisting Erasure is more than an …

Oct

17

Digital ACT Practice Test

All Day

Students in all grades can try out the new, shorter test format from home, and receive a free detailed score report!

Oct

17

Fall Midterm Faculty Meetings

All Day

Oct

20

⚽️ HOME GAME: JV Soccer vs. Mizzentop

4:00 pm

Oct

21

🦺 Workshare Day

All Day

Oct

22

🏐 HOME GAME: Varsity Volleyball vs. Marvelwood

3:30 pm

Oct

26

Admissions Open House

1:00 pm

Oct

29

🏃🏾‍♀️‍➡️ HOME EVENT: Cross Country HVAL Championships

3:30 pm

Oct

30

⚽️ HOME GAME: JV Soccer vs. Faith Christian

4:00 pm

Oct

31

Parents Day

All Day

Parents’ Day! Spend the day at School with your Student 9:00am – 3:30pm. Please plan now to clear your calendar and join us for this very special peek into your …

Oct

31

🏐 HOME GAME: JV Volleyball vs. Storm King

4:15 pm

Oct

31

🏐 HOME GAME: Varsity Volleyball vs. Storm King

5:15 pm

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Hear from our community

Phong Nguyen

Class of 2017

A Parent of a Recent Grad

Class of 2024

Siena S

Class of 2024

Kim C

Oakwood Parent
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At Oakwood, teachers can be your friend and mentor at the same time. There’s a closeness. Teachers at Oakwood push you, motivate you, and support you.

Oakwood has a fantastic program that meets kids where they are and asks them to acknowledge their true selves. Perfect balance of providing support and asking students to take responsibility, in a culture with well-defined values. My child excelled and is entering college with a full semester of college credit under his belt due to the amazing opportunities afforded him.

My experience at Oakwood Friends School prepared me for college through its rigorous curriculum, which pushed me to think critically and engage deeply with what we studied. Oakwood helped me discover the issues I am most passionate about and gave me the tools to explore them fully. Through an independent study, I learned how to conduct in-depth research and present my findings with the dedicated guidance of my teacher. I also completed the Global Affairs Certificate Program, where I developed a proposal, gave an oral presentation, and produced a substantial paper on a global issue of my choosing. These academic experiences prepared me for the level of research and analysis my professors now expect.

Oakwood has been an outstanding choice for my 2 boys. One utilized the Learning Skills program and it has made all the difference for him. The support at Oakwood is unmatched. I could not imagine my children in any other learning environment. In addition - The college counseling program has been amazing...

Oakwood at a Glance

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230 Years

of Continuous All-Gender Quaker Education

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5:1

Student to Educator Ratio

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98%

Attend College After Graduation

55 Acres

Open Green Space, Woods, Wetlands, and Gardens

2264 Solar Panels

100% of Campus Electricity Generated Onsite

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16 Teams

Oakwood athletics offers year-round sports options

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Oakwood Open House: October 26, 2025

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We warmly welcome you to come discover the difference of an Oakwood Friends School education at our Open House on Sunday, October 26th from 1pm – 3pm. Join us for campus tours, conversations with faculty and administrators, and a community lunch, as we offer you a meaningful introduction to who we are and what makes our school unique and special.

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