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Academics

Math students working at desk in classroom

At St. Paul's, our curriculum is built around three core pillars:

Representation, Curiosity, and Preparation.

Our students see themselves reflected in both the curriculum and the faculty who teach it. They are encouraged to ask bold questions, challenge the status quo, and uncover the why behind their learning. And whether a student joins us in Kindergarten or Eighth Grade, they leave prepared and confident to take their next steps forward.

Representation

Teachers Who Reflect Our World

Where many schools ask students to leave their lives at the entrance, St. Paul's teachers do the opposite.

Curiosity

Discover your 'Why"

Teachers here don't just differentiate instruction; every learner can thrive without anyone having to shrink to fit a mold.

Preparation

Confidence for What's Next

St. Paul's teachers are honest about the world their students are inheriting. That's the foundation of genuine leadership, and it starts in the classroom.


 

At the heart of all of it is a question St. Paul's teachers help every student answer: What is your unique quality, and how will you use it to serve others?
That question — taken seriously, returned to again and again — is what transforms one classroom into a K-8 community, and a student into someone who believes they have something worth giving to the world.

Classroom Chronicles

 

TK/Kindergarten-First-Second Grades

 

Students build foundational academic, social, and emotional skills through joyful learning experiences that foster confidence, curiosity, belonging, and a love of learning.

 

 

Grades 3-5

Students deepen their knowledge, independence, and leadership skills while developing the confidence, critical thinking, and self-awareness needed for Middle School and beyond.


 

 

Grades 6-8

Oakland is our classroom. By engaging directly with the community, students develop the skills, perspective, and purpose to make a difference — both here and beyond St. Paul's.

 

At Princeton, I was impressed with my education in hindsight because my experience in Oakland made me feel that I could do whatever I wanted. I didn't feel like I had to prove myself. I did not feel pressured to fit into a certain mold, but rather that I could pursue what I wanted. 

Kali R-T., St. Paul's School Class of 2018 / Princeton University Class of 2026

Redefining How Your Child Learns