KapKa is a thriving learning community of children, their families, and teachers. Founded in 1988 by Ladell Black, former Peace Corps worker and long-time teacher, the school was named KapKa, an English approximation of a Klamath word for a small evergreen tree, to represent the natural growth that occurs when a child is rooted in a nurturing environment.

At KapKa, we believe the role of the teachers is to create an academically stimulating environment where learning happens naturally and in a variety of ways that include both independent study and team projects. Parents have an integral role in running the school and provide support in the classrooms . The experience, commitment, and creativity of our professional teachers, combined with the talent and dedication of our parents, make KapKa a place of joyful exploration and a close, caring community.