Oak Park Independent

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.