Synergy School vs. Live Oak School
Should you attend Synergy School or Live Oak School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
n/a
Live Oak School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Overview
We are an independent TK-8 school founded more than 50 years ago as an educational cooperative, where teachers are respected for their expertise and leadership.
We nurture each child`s intellectual, creative, and emotional potential and honor neuro-diversity and learning styles.
Our approach to education is hands-on and experiential and encourages open-ended and critical thinking. Outdoor education is important to us and provides for exploration and experiences that foster stewardship of the natural world and its resources.
Live Oak School's mission is to fulfill the potential and promise of each child.
By knowing each student well we are able to offer a rich curriculum that offers access and challenge for every student. Our learning environment sets high academic expectations, encouraging critical thinking and fostering curiosity and creativity.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Year Founded
1973
1971
Students Body
Total Students
185 students
426 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
4
-
Kindergarten Students
18
44
Grade 1 Students
19
44
Grade 2 Students
17
44
Grade 3 Students
19
44
Grade 4 Students
20
44
Grade 5 Students
15
44
Grade 6 Students
25
54
Grade 7 Students
24
54
Grade 8 Students
24
54
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
45 teachers
Average Class Size
20
22
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:9
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 10 / rolling
Jan. 6
Tuition Cost
n/a
$44,395
Tuition Notes
2024-2025 School Year
TK-5 Tuition: $27,600
6th-8th Grade Tuition: $29,800
Adjusted Tuition Program available to families who qualify. Tuition ranges from $500 - $44,395
% on Financial Aid
30%
27%
Admissions Director
Rita Franklin
Maurice Hill
Admissions Associate
Cynthia Louie
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
n/a
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, Book Club, LGBTQ+ Alliance, Student Council, Yearbook Club
n/a