A kid like me usually wouldn't like school but this school was one of the best schools in my entire life but sadly it went bankrupt I guess that sometimes good things fall apart but at least I got to be there when I could 1st grade to 4th my mom moved me to another school instead of oas for 5th and 6th grade because she moved and she was lazy so she decided to change my school to the closest one, elwood school, I hated elwood but at least oas gave me a good childhood read more

I couldn't say enough great things about OAS, its staff, teachers, students and parents. This is what it looks like when community comes together. Dedicated staff and parents make it for an amazing experience. Parents are encouraged to participate in the classroom. I've been fortunate to work with the kids in writing three plays for them, after each kid chose the character they wanted to be. This is the kind of school every kid deserves. read more

OAS is a great community of loving staff, parents, and great kids. Our kids have attended both public and private schools in Santa Barbara and we really feel OAS was the best option for our family. The teaches not only care about academics, but encourage the children to be better people. We couldn't ask for more in a school and we are very happy with how our kids have grown at OAS. We recommend this school to everyone we know who has kids entering elementary school. read more

Open Alternative School has meant the world to our family. My first child went there from K through 8th grade. My daughter is now in 3rd grade there. Every school has challenges, and OAS is no different. But my primary focus was on a sense of community and support for my children's individual needs. The teaching staff and admin support has been with me every step of the way, and I am so grateful. Families should not have to worry about paying the tuition of a private school in order to get the kind of support and set of core values that they can find at OAS. read more