Orinda Academy is an independent, accredited college preparatory school dedicated to creating personalized learning for all students.  

Our school prides itself on creating a warm and welcoming environment where students can flourish and reach their full potential.

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We believe that the best learning begins with a safe environment where students feel seen, respected, and valued for their individual perspectives and talents.

A classroom with students and a teacher. Students are working on laptops and reading books. The teacher is smiling, standing behind a student.

Focus is not solely on academic excellence, but also on fostering social and emotional growth, ensuring our students are well-rounded individuals developing confidence and purpose, ready to face the world. 

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96% of OA graduates matriculate to a four-year college or university after graduation.

In this close-knit community, students develop a strong sense of community and camaraderie

Group of students working together in a greenhouse during one of OA's community service days, planting or tending to seedlings in trays.

We celebrate individual achievements, nurturing a sense of self-confidence and self-esteem in our students.

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I am an educator at a public institution and I believe in the power of education. To say that enrolling my child at Orinda Academy was a good decision is an understatement. It has completely changed the trajectory of my child’s life.
— R. Schmidt, OA Parent