Oak Creek School

11490 East Purple Sage Road

School District

Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:18
Type

public

School Map for Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 27, 2021

Small school experience has pros and cons. Pro is that the staff KNOW the students. Not just the student's teacher, but many teachers know all of the students, engage with them, lots of communication. Cons, one class per grade (mostly) means your student is 'stuck' with the same kids year after year. Limited opportunity for relationship growth. The programs are wonderful. Learning agriculture, harvesting, caring for animals, cooking, STEM projects. Very hands on. The PTO is small and needs more parent involvement but they do A LOT for the school. Many teachers go above and beyond for the students and school enrichment. Librarian is wonderful. If you take the time and engage with the school, pay attention to what your child is doing, volunteer and be a part of your student's school life, you will reap rewards from this school experience.
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2019

I have read old reviews that were not so good. These reviews were also many years old. Obviously things have changed because ive heard nothing but good things, plus my five year old has blown me away with what she has learned! She learns so much at home with an ipad that links to school lessons! Very impressed
Submitted by parent on March 27, 2015

I am not at all impressed with this school. The general consensus between the parents in my child's class is they don't like it either but don't know what else to do. My child has also lost several friends as the other kids have already left this school for another during the year. If I could do this I would have at the first brush off and flat out lie to my face from the principal. Acedemically I don't feel they are up to par and have been doing a lot of at home stuff with my child above and beyond the homework given. Several major issues have happened while our child has attended here. This is our first year at this school and it will be the last.
Submitted by parent on August 07, 2014

The staff is very friendly, everything is extremely organized, and there are multiple after school programs and activities for the children. My son loves his new school! I highly recommend this school to for other children! :-)
Submitted by parent on January 07, 2012

This school does not have the time or staff for special needs kids. They will run your child through the classes even though the child does not grasp any of the learning. You will have no say in how this is done.