Oaks Christian School


Oaks Christian School is a co-educational, college-preparatory, non-denominational Christian school serving students TK–12. Oaks Christian School is located on in Westlake Village, Los Angeles County, California. The school was established in 2000. As of the 2024–25 school year, total student enrollment was approximately 1,725 students. Approximately 65% of these students are enrolled in high school, while the remainder comprise the middle school population.

History

In 1997, in a Westlake Village industrial park were purchased for the original campus. Oaks Christian School opened in 2000 to approximately 160 high school students and 40 middle school students. By the year 2002, most of the school and campus infrastructure had been completed, with the exception of the Bedrosian Pavilion, a performing arts facility completed in 2007. Surrounded by the Four Seasons Hotel to the east, the Ventura Freeway to the south, and a large industrial park to the north, only one property lies contiguous to the campus. That seven-acre property became available in 2007, allowing for expansion.
In the 2009–10 school year, Oaks Christian opened its new middle school facility on the adjacent property. In 2014-15, the Academy V program for fifth grade students was launched.
As of the 2019–20 school year, Oaks Christian opened a new on-site student dormitory that offers both 5- and 7-day/week boarding options. Additionally, the 14,000 square foot Idea Lab offers students a jump start into careers focused on STEM career paths. Admission is competitive, based on a variety of criteria ranging from primary school grades, Independent School Entrance Examination score, a personal interview, essays, and extracurricular interests. Oaks Christian School officially announced they are accepting students in TK-3 starting Sept.15 for the 2026-27 academic year, making Oaks Christian a full-service TK-12 college-preparatory school.

Academics

Oaks Christian School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the National Association of Independent Schools, as well as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The school has five signature institutes providing students with dedicated pathways for their interests: Global Leadership, Arts and Innovation, Engineering, Bible and Discipleship, and Health Science.

Athletics

Oaks Christian School teams are nicknamed the Lions. The school is a member of the CIF Southern Section and competes in the Marmonte League. OCS sponsors 48 athletic teams across 26 sports. As of the 2019–20 school year, OCS holds a total of 57 CIF-SS championships, seven CIF-State titles, three Gatorade State Players of the Year, and one Gatorade National Player of the Year.

Notable alumni