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[H2] 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.

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Begin your journey as an Oakie with our upcoming Admissions Events!Tuition Assistance Information Session, November 13Admissions Information Session, December 2

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[H2] At a Glance

[H3] Oakcrest By The Numbers

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Student to Faculty Ratio

[H3] 312

Enrollment

[H3] 1:1

Student Mentor Ratio

[H3] 13

Sports

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Average Class Size

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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

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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. Learn More

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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

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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

[H2] Recent News

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[H4] Bishop Burbidge Visits Oakcrest School, Celebrating 50 Years of Education

5/13/2026

On Friday, April 17, 2026, Oakcrest School was honored to welcome Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on his first visit to campus. His visit opened the school’s celebrations for its upcoming 50th anniversary year. As Oakcrest reflects on five decades of forming young women in faith, intellect, and virtue, the Bishop’s time on campus offered a joyful affirmation of the school’s mission and the vibrant community that sustains it.

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[H4] Oakcrest Athletic Director Caroline Heeter Named VIAAA 2026 Athletic Administrator of the Year

5/13/2026

Oakcrest School’s Athletic Director, Caroline Heeter ’97, has been named Independent Schools Athletic Administrator of the Year by the Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, a recognition that reflects not just a single year of achievement, but decades of dedication to building a thriving, mission-driven athletics program.

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[H4] Oakcrest Class of 2027 Celebrates their Annual Class Celebration and Ring Ceremony

5/13/2026

On Thursday, March 12, 2027, Oakcrest hosted the Junior Class Celebration and Ring Ceremony for the Class of 2027 and their families. This beloved annual tradition marks an important milestone in each student’s high school journey.

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[H2] Upcoming Events

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[H3] 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.

[H3] 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.

[H3] 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.”

[H3] 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."

[H3] 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."

[H3] 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.”

[H3] 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.”

[H3] 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.”

[H3] 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.”

[H3] 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.”

[H2] Why We Love Oakcrest

[H3] Celina Heeter Schneider '95, mother of Addie '27 and Ellie '29

Oakcrest is a unique place, that truly nurtures a girl, helping her to develop into a well-rounded, thoughtful person. Someone who strives to reach her potential in the vocation she has chosen, whether that be doctor, scientist, CEO or mother, while being compassionate and generous in her pursuit of excellence. The longest and truest friendships I have made have been at Oakcrest. There I was able to grow as a whole person alongside people who had similar values and goals; together we grew in character and skill as we pursued new and different interests and talents.

[H3] Margarita Ucero, mother of Ana '22

I believe in strong woman leadership. I think the school has gotten that formula right. I think the school teaches our daughters to understand what God’s plan might be for each of them and instructs them how to put those gifts to work for the greater good of humanity. The world today requires a lot from women, with many narratives, and equipping them with the truth is important for them to succeed. I think Oakcrest has figured out a way to give our girls a beautiful balance of all of those elements to hopefully choose with wisdom the grace of the spirit in their minds and hearts as they go throughout their lives. And that is priceless.

[H3] Frances North '20

At the end of the Oakcrest journey, a girl leaves empowered to make a difference in the world around her and to continue discovering who she is and how she can best fulfill her vocation, which is truly the quest of a lifetime.

[H3] Giorgina (Agostini '15) Narango

At Oakcrest, I was the first exchange student to be sent to our sister school, Orvalle, in Madrid, Spain. This exchange played a huge role in my interests and professional life today. I learned the importance of communicating and collaborating across differences, as well as the significance of learning languages and appreciating  different cultures.

[H3] Judy Gallagher '00

I learned the value of being the most knowledgeable person in the room when it comes to advocating for a position.

[H3] Ana Gamonal de Navarro, mother of Lourdes '21, Bianca ‘23 and Veronica ‘25

From day one, Oakcrest was a very welcoming community. From the front office personnel, to the admissions team, to the Head of School, Oakcrest exemplifies the type of ambiance you want to raise your daughters in: respectful, faithful, intellectual and joyful.

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Academics
[H1] An Oakcrest Education

Oakcrest, an independent school, educates the whole person. This education of the whole person begins with parent partnership, a key component to our Oakcrest education. Collaboration between parents and educators provides a strong support system for girls as they mature into strong and virtuous women. Recognizing that parents are the primary educators of their daughters, Oakcrest seeks to support and complement parents in their joyful task of raising women of character. Parents and educators “row together” as they guide each girl to become the best version of herself.Our liberal arts education provides a rigorous yet balanced course load. We understand that young women should enjoy a fully enriching life with time for family, friendships, and faith. Education here at Oakcrest happens both in and outside of the classroom: through friendships, clubs, sports, and mentoring. Indeed, because our graduates are formed in and intent on pursuing excellence in every area of their lives, they go on to excel in college and beyond.

[H2] Educational Vision

Oakcrest School respects the dignity of each human being and is committed to his or her personal growth and flourishing. Our educational vision is grounded in a deeply Christian understanding of what it means to be a human being and to be a woman, as revealed in Sacred Scripture and presented in the teachings of the Catholic Church. With decades of experience in single-sex education, we are also especially suited to help young women flourish. We take seriously this mission of being trustees of humanity. We aim to educate each student holistically: as a unity of body and soul, in the interrelation of intellect, will, and heart. This commitment imbues our entire school culture, inside and outside of the classroom, including co-curricular activities, the daily patterns and traditions of the school, and our approach to technology, which we view as a tool to be put at the service of learning, not as an end in itself, nor as a replacement for human relationships.

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[H2] Liberal Arts Curriculum

Our liberal arts curriculum is at the core of our person-centered educational endeavor. Liberal arts, as their name suggests, are the studies that free a person from ignorance and uninformed opinion by training her to inquire into and understand the very principles of knowledge: to think logically, to look carefully and listen reflectively, to dialogue with others, and to discern the essential from the inessential. The student of the liberal arts is not content to unreflectively assimilate facts and information presented about a subject; rather, she has the discernment necessary to evaluate sources and to think for herself.
Understanding that knowledge is no fragmented assortment of data, the student of the liberal arts sees the big picture; she finds the broader meaning of individual facts and subject areas when she sees their relation to the True, the Good, and the Beautiful.
And since freedom is the ability to choose the good, a proper liberal education will form not only the intellect, but also the will and the heart. An appreciation for the role of wonder and delight in beauty is fundamental in this regard.

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[H2] Pedagogy

Education is ultimately a “leading forth” of the young person to authentic freedom and truth. Because we are personal beings, this transformation occurs through relationships, especially friendships, through rich conversation and the modeling of virtue. The student develops her intellect and character in communion with her family, her teachers, her peers, but also with those great men and women who have gone before her. She is invited into the great conversation of the best thinkers of the past and discovers her own intellectual geography as a result.
Oakcrest is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement and the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CSS). Oakcrest is a member of the Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE) and the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA).

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