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Blue Oak School

Elementary School

1436 POLK ST, Napa, CA 94559

Private

Enrollment

190

Student-Teacher

9.9:1

Score

6.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#535 of 1,787

In Napa

#3 of 9

public schools

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Blue Oak School

6.9/10

Elementary School in Napa · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Blue Oak School

Blue Oak School is a private elementary school in Napa, CA. Blue Oak School serves approximately 190 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Blue Oak School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #535 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.7 pts above CA schools
  • This school 6.9 · Average
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 190 students, Blue Oak School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 9.9:1 students to teachers, Blue Oak School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Blue Oak School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Blue Oak School compares to 20 public schools serving similar grades in Napa, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
This School
vs
23.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
190
This School
vs
402
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.9
This School
vs
5.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 63.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 12.6% vs 0%
Asian 5.8% vs 0%
Black 1.1% vs 0%
Blue Oak School Napa Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Blue Oak School (this school) 6.9
Shearer Elementary 3.3
Napa Valley Language Academy 5.9
Napa County Juvenile Hall/Court
Alta Heights Elementary 5.9
McPherson Elementary 2.7
Napa Valley Independent Studies 6.1
Silverado Middle 3.4
West Park Elementary 2.9
Snow Elementary 3.0
Phillips Elementary 4.0
Pueblo Vista Elementary 8.1
Bel Aire Park Elementary 6.5
Redwood Middle 3.8
Napa County Community 6.1
Stone Bridge 2.5
Northwood Elementary 6.8
Browns Valley Elementary 6.2
Willow Elementary 7.4
Vichy Elementary 6.4
Unidos Middle 5.6

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.3 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 6.2 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 55%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 190
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 63.2%
Two or More 16.8%
Hispanic 12.6%
Asian 5.8%
Black 1.1%
Native American 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1436 POLK ST, Napa, CA 94559

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Blue Oak School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. VERITAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.2/10, 1.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is Napa Valley Language Academy (rated 5.9/10, 0.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Alta Heights Elementary (rated 5.9/10, 1.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Napa, see our Napa schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
New Technology High Napa 0.4 mi 6.1
HOPPER CREEK MONTESSORI Napa 0.4 mi
Shearer Elementary Napa 0.6 mi 3.3
Kolbe Academy Napa 0.6 mi
THE OXBOW SCHOOL Napa 0.6 mi 7.1
Napa Christian Campus of Education Napa 0.8 mi
NAPA CHRISTIAN CAMPUS OF EDUCATION Napa 0.8 mi 7.0
Napa High Napa 0.9 mi 5.1
Napa County Juvenile Hall/Court Napa 0.9 mi
Napa Valley Language Academy Napa 0.8 mi 5.9
McPherson Elementary Napa 1.2 mi 2.7
Alta Heights Elementary Napa 1.0 mi 5.9
Valley Oak High Napa 1.2 mi 5.0
Napa Valley Independent Studies Napa 1.2 mi 6.1
VERITAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Napa 1.1 mi 6.2
New Beginnings Napa 1.5 mi
Snow Elementary Napa 1.6 mi 3.0
NATURE'S WAY MONTESSORI Napa 1.5 mi
West Park Elementary Napa 1.6 mi 2.9
Silverado Middle Napa 1.6 mi 3.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94559 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$100,559

Median Home Value

$877,100

Median Rent

$2,044/mo

Population

27,828

College Educated

37.2%

Homeownership

49.9%

Avg Commute

24.9 min

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Median Age

39.1

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School Rating
Big Pine Elementary Big Pine, CA 6.9
Blue Oak Charter Chico, CA 6.9
CARDEN CONEJO SCHOOL Westlake Village, CA 6.9
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Camarillo, CA 6.9
DEL MAR PINES SCHOOL San Diego, CA 6.9
GRACE LUTHERAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Lancaster, CA 6.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Blue Oak School

What grades does Blue Oak School serve?

Blue Oak School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Blue Oak School?

Blue Oak School has an enrollment of approximately 190 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Oak School?

The student-teacher ratio at Blue Oak School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Blue Oak School rank in CA?

Blue Oak School ranks #535 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Blue Oak School's MySchoolScout rating?

Blue Oak School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Blue Oak School a private school?

Yes, Blue Oak School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Blue Oak School a religious school?

No, Blue Oak School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
96 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
37 Some Transit
Bike Score
79 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
190
Gender Split
42% M / 58% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Small City
County
Napa County

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