OAK PARK INDEPENDENT

Oak Park Independent is a public school that is part of the Oak Park Unified school district, located in Oak Park, CA with about 194 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 7 teachers, Oak Park Independent has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Oak Park Independent (OPI) is a tuition-free, public K-12 school located in Oak Park, California, operating under the Oak Park Unified School District. The program is designed for families seeking a flexible, personalized educational environment that blends independent study with district-aligned academic standards. It caters to students who may benefit from non-traditional scheduling, including those pursuing extracurricular talents, students who work better in self-paced environments, or families who prioritize a homeschool-style approach supported by professional educators.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between parents, students, and credentialed teachers. While students complete a significant portion of their coursework independently at home, they remain integrated into the Oak Park Unified community, maintaining access to district resources, extracurricular activities, and rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. By combining the autonomy of independent study with the oversight and academic quality of a highly-regarded school district, Oak Park Independent offers a structured yet customizable pathway for students to meet their graduation requirements and personal learning goals.

For more information, contact Oak Park Independent at (818) 735-3260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.