Mission & Values
Be Part of Something Bigger
We believe that each person is created by God for an intended purpose. An Oak Knoll education inspires students to discover that purpose and make a significant, positive impact on the world.
Our Mission
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child, Judeo-Christian in heritage, Roman Catholic in teaching and worship, is an independent school for boys and girls in pre-K through grade 6 and young women in grades 7 through 12. The Oak Knoll community commits to the education and growth of the whole child, as envisioned by Cornelia Connelly, the founder of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus. Engaged in the challenges of the world, the school cultivates a faith commitment that promotes and inspires a joyous personal relationship with God. In a learning climate that is based on trust and reverence for the dignity and uniqueness of each person, Oak Knoll provides an intellectually challenging and creative program of study that fosters excellence in every aspect of school life and prepares our graduates to “meet the wants of the age.” Welcoming a diverse student body, our learning community develops inquisitive students who think critically, embrace knowledge, respond with moral and ethical integrity, and make responsible choices that enrich their own lives and contribute to the lives of others.
Holy Child Goals
Founded in 1924, we proudly offer an independent Catholic education grounded in the values and philosophy of the Holy Child Network of Schools that inform every aspect of our mission:
Living Our Mission
Oak Knoll was founded by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus and is a member of the Holy Child Network of Schools, which includes nine schools in the U.S. and 13 overseas. Here, our students describe what the seven Holy Child Goals mean to them.