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The Oxbow School

Independent school · Grades 11–12

Napa, CA

530 Third St, Napa, CA 94559

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in California
  • Serving families in Napa since at least 2011

In Napa, California, The Oxbow School is an independent private school for students from 11th grade through 12th grade. About 16 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of independent high schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 8 hours, 160 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 11–12
Students
16
Teachers
6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 13 girls, 3 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 8 hours
School year
160 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 82% of independent high schools in California (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 74% of independent high schools in California.
    • Compared with 61 independent high schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    71’11–1239’13–1478’15–1645’17–1876’19–2030’21–2216’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded2
    1111
    123

    Student body

    White44%
    Two or more races25%
    Hispanic or Latino13%
    Asian13%
    Black6%

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    Questions about The Oxbow School

    What grades does The Oxbow School serve?

    The Oxbow School serves grades 11–12.

    How many students attend The Oxbow School?

    About 16 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Oxbow School?

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