FAQS
Location of Pacific Oaks Academy
Pacific Oaks Academy is currently working with Camarillo City Council and the board of our prospective location in 93010 to open doors September 4th, 2025.
Is the school co-institutional?
Pacific Oaks Academy is a school for boys and girls with single-sex classrooms.
How much is tuition?
Tuition varies depending on the grade of the student. See tuition rates here. Tailored tuition is available for families who need financial assistance. More info here.
What happens if I pay my enrollment fee and the school doesn't launch in Fall '25?
Application Fee and Tuition Reimbursement Policy
At Pacific Oaks Academy, we are dedicated to launching a school that meets the highest standards of educational excellence. If, for any reason, we are unable to open our doors as planned in the fall of 2025, we will fully reimburse all paid application fees and any prepaid tuition. We are committed to ensuring transparency throughout this process.
Is Pacific Oaks Academy a Catholic School?
The Academy provides religious education in accord with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
To learn more about the spirituality of POA please click here >
Will you offer financial aid?
Pacific Oaks uses Tailored Tuition to make attendance possible for qualified students who would not otherwise be able to attend for financial reasons. To learn more click here >
Do students use technology at POA?
We are purposeful with our use of technology, which is a tool that can assist but ought not replace, what makes us truly human: the capacity to think freely and form meaningful friendships. In grades kindergarten through five, we highlight habits of observation and the powers of memory and perception. At an age when children are particularly impressionable, this approach fosters an appreciation for the natural world and the capacity for self-governance. In middle and high school, students may use technology for particular assignments, such as typing essays.
At all levels, students will be freed from the distraction of personal electronic devices while at school. The fruits of our approach to technology are the ability to think independently and concentrate deeply, as well as the development of a strong memory and the formation of genuine friendships.
Why is there a dress code or uniform?
The uniform imbues the school with an elevated tone and reinforces a sense of beauty and order on a daily basis. It is a visual symbol of the POA community and reinforces a sense of belonging. Both boys and girls are proud school ambassadors while wearing the school colors. In addition to elevating the tone of our schools, wearing a uniform affords students the opportunity to more readily develop a sense of serious, dignified professionalism in their work.
Is Pacific Oaks a 501 (c) (3) organization?
Yes, Pacific Oaks Academy is a certified 501(c)3 organizations. Donations to Pacific Oaks Academy are tax deductible as allowed by law. If you would like to support POA click here >
What grades are you starting with?
We are targeting beginning with TK-9th grade. In order to meet our initial enrollment goals it may be necessary to combine grades. We will keep parents informed of the progress the admissions department is making in the grades for which they have applied.
What are combined grades?
First year schools often begin by offering combined grades of 2-3 levels in the same classroom. Some schools even do this permanently by design, citing benefits such as increased collaboration, more tailored pacing, and deeper relationships between teachers and students. While our goal is to eventually offer single-grade classes, as we grow, we may offer combined grades based on specific enrollment numbers.