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Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child

44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is a top-rated all-girls Catholic independent school in Summit, New Jersey, serving young women in Grades 7-12.
Rooted in purpose, Oak Knoll empowers students to dream big, lead with integrity, seek justice in the world, and prepare for one-of-a-kind futures.
Through rigorous academics, experiential learning, leadership opportunities, athletics, the arts, service, and faith formation, students are encouraged to voice their opinions, think creatively, take intellectual risks, and develop the confidence to make an impact.
For more than a century, Oak Knoll has prepared young women to set high educational goals, excel at leading colleges and universities, and emerge as compassionate leaders prepared to change the world for the better.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NJ School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $56,400
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Year Founded
1924
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Campus Size
11 acres

Student Body

Total Students
319 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
12 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
18 courses
List of Courses Offered
AP/Advanced Courses
BiologyCalculus AB
Calculus BCChemistry
Comparative Government and PoliticsComputer Science A
Computer Science PrinciplesEnglish Language & Composition
English Literature & CompositionEnvironmental Science
European HistoryFrench Language & Culture
LatinPhysics C: Mechanics
Spanish Language & CultureStatistics
US HistoryWorld History
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Dec. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Please visit us online at www.oakknoll.org for the most up-to-date tuition rates and breakdown by grade.
% on Financial Aid
22%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$32,000
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Kelly Dun
Application URL

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
38 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Forensics (7-12)French and Spanish Newsletters (7-12)
Great Books Roundtable (Level 3, grade 8)Green Team (7-12)
HOPE Committee – Helping Other People Everywhere (7-12)Knit for the Needy (7-12)
Latin Club (7-12)Literary Magazine – Freestyle (7-12)
Mathematics Leagues (7-12)Mission: Thanks (7-12)
Mock Trial (9-12)National Latin Exam
Newspaper – Untucked (7-12)Operation Smile (7-12)
Outdoors Club (7-12)Peer Leaders (12)
Photo Club (7-12)Science Club (7-12)
Shades (7-12)Society of Black Scholars (7-12)
Stock Market Club (7-12)Tour Guides (7-9)
Trips Abroad (9-12)Women in Politics
Writers' Roundtable (9-12)Yearbook – Aquila (7-12)


Arts and Music Programs:
Art Studio (Atelier) – Grade 9Bel Canto (9-12)
Chamber Orchestra (7-12)Chimes (7-8)
Concert Choir (8-12)Dancers (Junior Dancers, 7-9; Senior Dancers, 10-12)
Dramatica (7-12)Ensemble (9-12)
School Consortium of New Jersey (7-8)School Musical Production (7-12)
Scribes (10-12)Stage and Lighting Crews (7-12)

School Notes

  • School Motto: Live by Faith, Learn by Doing, Lead by Example
  • School Mascot: The Royals
  • Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is an all-girls Catholic independent school in Summit, New Jersey, serving students in Grades 7-12.
  • Rooted in purpose, Oak Knoll's Upper School is intentionally designed to empower young women to cultivate their faith, embrace challenges with curiosity and strength, develop their individual gifts, and grow into compassionate leaders.
  • Students live by faith, learn by doing, and lead by example through a rigorous and interactive academic program that encourages them to voice their opinions, think creatively, take intellectual risks, and develop the confidence to succeed with integrity.
  • Signature opportunities across STEM, the humanities, arts, athletics, leadership, global learning, service, and faith formation allow students to put their learning into action. A 7:1 student-teacher ratio and highly qualified faculty provide the support and challenge students need to set ambitious goals and prepare for success at leading colleges and universities.
  • As part of the global network of Holy Child schools, Oak Knoll carries forward the educational philosophy of founder Cornelia Connelly and her call to meet the needs of each age. Graduates leave Oak Knoll prepared not only to succeed in the world, but to change it for the better.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child cost?
Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child's tuition is approximately $56,400 for private students.
Does Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child offer a summer program?
Yes, Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
What sports does Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child offer?
Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child offers 15 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for most sports offered.
What is Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child's ranking?
Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child?
The application deadline for Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child is Dec. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (7 reviews)
5  
Our daughter is a junior and has been attending Oak Knoll since 4th grade and we couldn't have been happier with the decision we made. She is flourishing in academics and athletics, and her friends (and their families) are really great people. My daughter has been exposed to volunteering opportunities which exposed her to the joy of giving back to others. Jen Landis, the Head of Schools, is a role model for the girls in the Upper School. We couldn't be happier with the experience - both ours and our daughter's. Oak Knoll carefully curates each student's experience to be purposeful and learn through doing.
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5  
I have been a teacher at Oak Knoll School for 6 years and a parent of a student at Oak Knoll for 3 years now. I chose to send my child here because I got an inside view of how incredible the teachers are and how they go above and beyond for all the kids who enter the building. I never have to worry if my child is having a good day or if she's being well taken care of and that relief is worth all the money in the world. In terms of academics, I love that she's being introduced to real art education classes, not just little crafts for kids, and that she also gets to take classes like drama and chorus. She's the happiest when she's at Oak Knoll and I can't thank the community enough!
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5  
I was a student at OKS for four years and I really enjoyed my experience! The school centers around the community and brings aspects of it into our everyday activities. The teachers genuinely care not only about students' grades but also they're well beings. The atmosphere is very collaborative between students and it feels as though everyone is working towards a common goal. A large aspect of OKS is preparing students for college and I feel more than ready to go to college in the fall. I am prepared for all academics, independence, and working through real life problems. I also loved playing sports at OKS because I felt supported by the whole school which is another testament to the community. The larger teams support the smaller teams and everyone feels like they are making an impact.
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5  
My children all started Oak Knoll in Kindergarten and my two daughters are now in the Upper School. After 17 years, it's easy to say that Oak Knoll is most definitely a part of our family's fabric. I'm so very thankful for the opportunities OKS has offered each of us. My girls are actively engaged with both the school community at large and with their individual teachers. I love how they've both found their unique voices in an all girls environment and are constantly challenged to think dynamically and creatively. The caring faculty and administration are preparing my daughters to be strong women, ready to reach their full potential.
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5  
We enrolled my daughter in 6th grade at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child and wish we had enrolled her sooner. This decision has been one of the best decisions we have made as parents. Oak Knoll has a challenging and thoughtfully integrated academic program and offers many opportunities for extra curricular participation. It has given my daughter confidence and a "can accomplish anything" attitude. Prior to switching to Oak Knoll, my daughter didn't enjoy going to school. Since switching to Oak Knoll, school is an engaging, enjoyable and productive experience for our daughter. She is happy to get up in the mornings and spend her day at Oak Knoll.
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5  
I am a parent of two children at Oak Knoll School and I honestly don't feel there are enough words to describe how wonderful Oak Knoll is. My girls are absolute ambassadors of OKS, as I see the totality of what Oak Knoll offers, in them. The teachers and faculty are like family, the care they exude is ever so natural and nurturing. Don't get me started on the academics. In the lower school, the classes are interwoven. I was actually intrigued to learn that in the sixth grade for instance, as the origin of the golden ratio was being taught in math class, the students were also being shown how it was applied to the Mona Lisa painting in their Arts class, it's application in the Renaissance era in Social Studies, and there was reference to the concept in Science, and even in the library classes. My sixth grader was absolutely fascinated relating her experience. As for the nurturing environment, you can sense the importance of core values in the school, it only takes one visit to feel it in the air. The students are also exposed to practical religious tenets, helping those in need, etc. I honestly cannot say enough about Oak Knoll. I encourage readers who are searching for schools for their children, to visit their website at www.oakknoll.org or give them a call. There is no amount of investment too much to build a solid foundation for our gifts (our children).
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5  
I am the Mother of of a 2014 graduate. I can comfortably say that Oak Knoll yields a fine finished product. These girls are confident, empowered, and READY for what lies ahead. Common sentiment among the graduates is that they have been well-prepared for college and, as a result, they transition easily. The list of colleges the girls attend is quite impressive, check the website for details. I am a fan of the college counseling office. They are knowledgeable, helpful and appropriately guide the girls in the right direction.
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NJ School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $56,400
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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