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The Upper School
Educating Young Women of Promise and Purpose
Here, young women live by faith, learn by doing, and lead by example.
Ambitious academics encourage students in Oak Knoll's all-girls 7-12 Upper School to voice their opinions, think creatively, and take risks as they prepare to excel in top-tier colleges.
Upper School Open House
October 26, 2024
10 a.m.
Join us on Oak Knoll’s beautiful 11-acre campus in Summit, NJ, for our Upper School (girls only in grades 7-12) Open House! See where we thrive together as a community and empower each other to become the best version of ourselves each and every day. Meet our encouraging faculty, current students, and parents, and learn what makes the Upper School at Oak Knoll a safe, nurturing, and faith-filled environment for young women to find their passion and voice.
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We champion the growth and success of all young women
Our rigorous program inspires students to discover and develop the best parts of themselves by providing exceptional opportunities in a single-sex environment – validated by research to help young women set high educational goals, break gender barriers, and emerge as leaders.
Signature Learning Experiences
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Academic Support Counseling
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Capstone
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Eighth Grade Seminar
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Emerging Leaders of a Globalized World
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EmpowHER
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Global Studies
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Learning Spaces
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Mastery-Based Learning
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Social Innovators
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Why Choose a Girls' School?
In Oak Knoll’s Upper School, every leadership role is filled by girls, putting them at the heart of every opportunity. Here, opportunities are limitless, fostering a culture of leadership, innovation, and endless potential.
Backed by research from the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools, below you'll find the many ways Oak Knoll's single-sex environment in the Upper School fosters confidence and resilience.