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Oakwood Academy Preschool & Kindergarten

3850 Long Beach Blvd Long Beach, CA 90807

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1960
Summer School Offered
Yes
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Student Body

Total Students
137 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
79%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
12 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Weekly including lunch
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
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School Notes

  • Oakwood Academy Preschool & Kindergarten has served Long Beach since 1960.
  • We provide classes for children from age 2 through Kindergarten.
  • It is the aim of Oakwood schools to provide a loving, safe, and protected environment in which children can learn and be free to express their feelings.
  • Parent involvement is encouraged.
  • Parents are invited to attend all school field trips, school functions, and special performances.
  • Motivational techniques and varieties of interesting and exciting lessons promotes happiness and a sense of purpose for each child.
  • Oakwood Academy Preschool & Kindergarten has served Long Beach since 1960.
  • We provide classes for children from age 2 through Kindergarten.
  • It is the aim of Oakwood schools to provide a loving, safe, and protected environment in which children can learn and be free to express their feelings.
  • Parent involvement is encouraged.
  • Parents are invited to attend all school field trips, school functions, and special performances.
  • Motivational techniques and varieties of interesting and exciting lessons promotes happiness and a sense of purpose for each child.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Oakwood Academy Preschool & Kindergarten?
The acceptance rate of Oakwood Academy Preschool & Kindergarten is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.
When is the application deadline for Oakwood Academy Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Oakwood Academy Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Oakwood Academy Preschool & Kindergarten located?
Oakwood Academy Preschool & Kindergarten is located in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Bixby Knolls.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Long Beach, CA is $8,762 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Long Beach, CA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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