Oak Hill Elementary School

6101 Patton Ranch Road

School District

Austin Independent
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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GreatSchools Rating

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 28, 2022

OHE is a great school with so much heart. The teachers LOVE their students, with many teachers having taught at OHE their entire careers (20+ years!!) Academically, OHE is a great school, particularly pre-pandemic. The last two years however, there has been less challenging work assigned. This seems to be the case all over the country. All that being said, the school does a great job with student's mental health and supporting their kids.The OHE PTA is very involved, welcoming and help supplement the school where state funding lacks. There are so many ways to get involved, big and small. The school has a great mix of after school clubs and PTA events.
Submitted by parent on February 02, 2018

5 Stars! Caring teachers who want the best for their students.
Submitted by parent on January 31, 2018

This school is a 10!!! No regrets sending my kiddo here! I have had to supplement my child's instruction with outside enrichment in writing and math. However, I know many parents with kids in private schools and in Eanes who also seek outside enrichment in these areas. Overall a great experience. Please note that schools that get high ratings on GreatSchools for academics are almost always white, high income schools. Oak Hill does a fantastic job teaching a diverse set of students, better than many of its peer schools with similar demographics. My daughter came from Montessori, is in GT, and gets plenty challenged! The PTA is very active and engaged in getting EVERYONE involved. We also feed into a stellar middle school, which is important. Take a tour. You'll love it! For those of you who feel like it's important to be around other accomplished parents--please note that the former Junior League of Austin president and Leadership Austin director have both sent their kids here! Plenty of opportunities to network with parents with all sorts of cool backgrounds.
Submitted by parent on January 31, 2018

I love this school...Having said the above - If you are choosing a school based on the ratings of this site, you are not doing your due diligence. School ratings should be reviewed from the school district site. GreatSchools.org is just the "Yelp" of school ratings. Think of it this way - you can choose the person to do your bathroom remodel from Yelp, but it's probably a good idea to also check out the Better Business Bureau site and your local licensure office. Don't be lazy. Do your homework.
Submitted by parent on January 28, 2018

We have been at OHE for 5 years- it is such a unique gem of a school here in Austin. We are one of the very few truly integrated schools in AISD- and my children benefit from being around children and families from different racial, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds. It has taught them empathy, compassion, and a holistic view of the world. The teachers are experienced and know how to differentiate the material to each child. and the nationally-recognized PTA is inclusive, proactive, and creative in providing resources for the entire school community.
Submitted by parent on December 02, 2017

We have been at the school for four years now, and have had a great experience. Both of my kids love their teachers and their friends. We are thankful for the high parent involvement, challenging and interesting work gien by their teachers, appropriate amount of homework, and all of the extra activities offered such as track club, chess club, hip-hop, etc. We also have enjoyed being part of the school community through events such as ice cream social, international night, the fun run, carnival, etc.
Submitted by parent on November 30, 2017

Oak Hill is a hidden gem in SW Austin. Children are set up to be successful when they transfer to advance middle school classes. My kids have grown into responsible children through the whole child approach Oak Hill takes in teaching our children healthy eating choices, physical fitness, social emotional learning, arts, and academic success. Excellence all the way around.
Submitted by parent on November 17, 2017

17 years of kids attending OHE, wonderful place and education.We have a girl at DePaul University and a Boy at UT. Our last child is in 4th grade here.
Submitted by parent on November 06, 2017

My kids have been at Oak Hill for 3 1/2 years and it has been a wonderful experience for them. Our whole family appreciates the amazing teachers, diversity, student groups/activities, parent involvement, and fun events.
Submitted by parent on November 05, 2017

As a former AISD elementary school teacher of 8 years, I could not be more pleased that my children's home school is Oak Hill. It is a beautifully diverse school that embraces all children and families, preparing them for the real world. The teachers are excellent, and I am confident my children are getting a great academic and social education at OHE. Go OHE Eagles!
Submitted by parent on November 04, 2017

This is an excellent school — the rankings don’t do it justice. We have a 2nd and 4th grader and could not be happier. The educators are engaged, the kids are thriving in an environment that is richly diverse and supportive.
Submitted by parent on November 03, 2017

Our kids love Oak Hill. As parents, we are really happy with the communication of the school, the genuine and caring teachers, and the responsive leadership. Our children feel happy and safe there and love the diversity of the campus. They are getting a strong education and are supported in the ways that are specific to their needs.
Submitted by parent on November 03, 2017

We've had a positive experience at Oak Hill. Excellent leadership, parent involvement, and commitment to embracing our diversity.
Submitted by parent on October 01, 2017

Excellent school with a great staff and a diversified student population.
Submitted by parent on August 02, 2013

OHE is an excellent school with wonderful and progressive leadership. We are happy that the Dual Language program is in place!
Submitted by parent on August 02, 2013

My kids love this school. The teachers are great and the parent involvement is one of the largest in the area. We love that kindergarten has it's own building.
Submitted by parent on August 02, 2013

Our daughter just finished her first year at Oak Hill in the dual language program. We found her teachers to be perceptive, nurturing, and focused on their curriculum. The parent support from the community is excellent, as is turnout as school events like global culture night and the fundraising carnival. We are pleased with our experiences to date.
Submitted by parent on March 01, 2013

Very very impressed! My child's daycare was top notch, and she walked into Oak Hill kindergarten reading. On day 3 she was already tested and the teacher stated the goal is to have my child one grade level above her starting point. WoW! she is already there and we are pushing ahead. Go ahead take the private school tours, we were planning to go private, but ask yourself are you impressed with the building or the teaching team? Life lessons of ethics, self-discipline, and tolerance are taught daily at OHE in an enviroment that is fun and exciting. You do not need to write a tuition check to get a great education in Oak Hill! PS: bus service is a wonderful, on time, so you are at work on time.
Submitted by parent on September 13, 2012

My sons love this school. My oldest just started 5th grade and has been at OHE since Kinder. The faculty and administration care about the students. They strive to teach each child at his/her level. At OHE, it is about the student! The parent involvement is phenomenal and the OHE PTA was ranked in the top 6 PTAs in AISD last year. That is amazing. They do amazing things to help all of our students and faculty. Not only are there many opportunities for children during the school hours, the after school programs are great: Lego Robotics, Choir, Volleyball, Gardening Club, Mad Science, Sports and much, much more! Love this school!
Submitted by parent on December 08, 2011

Wow...after reading reviews from 2004, I want to know when are they going to start handling their communication issues because all those issues that are in the negative reviews are the same issues I have been dealing with also! Some of the teachers I have come across are good but, like others have said, if your child is "normal" or a "cookie cutter" version of a child this school seriously can't do much for them. Most parents look for excellence - not mediocrity. The school, teachers, staff, etc. needs to step up and "soar to excellence", themselves.