Live Oak School

Applications and event registration for entry into school year 2027-28 will open on September 1, 2026

At Live Oak School, we understand that the best learning happens when students are actively engaged in the process—thinking deeply, exploring ideas, and solving problems. Our approach is deeply rooted in the progressive tradition, centered on supporting our students in knowing themselves well. Understanding their own identities fosters an appreciation for the diversity they see in others, building the foundation to be changemakers in the world.

Our students provide a daily reminder of our mission to support their potential and promise. We believe that the teacher’s role is to cultivate a stimulating and supportive learning environment in which students can construct their own knowledge. Each member of our school community brings a wealth of experiences, backgrounds, talents, abilities, and interests to school each day. Embracing this diversity, our faculty designs a rich and challenging academic program that is relevant and responsive to each student. 

Quick Facts: 

Classroom Makeup:

• Lower School: Grades K - 5
  • 2 Co-Lead credentialed educators in each classroom of 22 students (~44 students in each grade).
• Middle School: Grades 6 - 8
  • Each grade has 4 sections of 16 students each. We welcome ~20 new students to our 6th grade every year. 
• 7:1 student to teacher ratio
• 58% of our faculty identify as faculty of color

Student Population:

• 420 students
• 39 zip codes represented
• 56% of our students identify as Students of Color

Affording Live Oak

• 18% of our operating budget is dedicated to supporting our Adjusted Tuition Program
• 25% of our families participate in our Adjusted Tuition Program
• Tuition ranges from $500 - $49,060
• Live Oak has an all-inclusive tuition. Tuition includes the following: daily hot lunch (made in house), morning care, all school supplies, books and educational materials, classroom technology tools (iPads/Chromebooks, etc.), outdoor education, field trips, athletic uniforms, and yearbooks.

We invite you to get to know Live Oak. You will witness the curiosity, creativity, insight, and expression that can be found in a school that expects all children to wonder, reach, think, and learn. You can learn more at www.liveoaksf.org. For a glimpse at our school and our community, follow us on Instagram or Facebook. 

Please contact the Admission Office at admissions@liveoaksf.org or (415) 861-8840 if you have any questions or any trouble registering.