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.
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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At a Glance
Oakcrest By The Numbers
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7:1
Student to Faculty Ratio -
312
Enrollment -
1:1
Student Mentor Ratio -
13
Sports -
16
Average Class Size
1/5
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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 -
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.
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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 -
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
Recent News
List of 3 news stories.
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School Resources & Facilities: Caring for the Spaces Where the Heart of Oakcrest Grows
At Oakcrest School, so much of the mission is visible: classroom discussions, mentoring conversations, student performances, and moments of joy and growth. But behind each of these lies something quieter and often unseen: the work that makes those moments possible in the first place. This is the work of the facilities team at Oakcrest, the caretakers of our school’s campus, facilities, and resources. -
At the Heart of Oakcrest: Supporting the Faculty Who Form Our Students
At Oakcrest School, the mission of forming young women of intellect, character, faith, and leadership begins with the faculty who guide them each day. They are the “boots on the ground” for a complex mission that requires tact, excellence in formation, and joy. Behind every classroom discussion, mentoring conversation, and moment of discovery stands an Oakcrest teacher committed not only to academic excellence, but to the full formation of the student. -
Oakcrest School Celebrates Its Mission in this Year’s Reimagined “Heart of Oakcrest” Gala
On March 28, 2026, Oakcrest School will host its Annual Gala at Westwood Country Club. For years, this beloved evening has brought together parents, alumnae, faculty, staff, and friends from across the DMV to celebrate the life and mission of the school. As Oakcrest’s primary fundraising event, the Gala has traditionally featured a live and silent auction as the centerpiece of the night.This year, however, the gala has taken on a new vision.
Upcoming Events
List of 6 events.
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ALUMNAE WEEK: Alumnae Trivia Night
Location: Off-campus location to be determined
Only at Oakcrest
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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."
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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."
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
