Oak View Elementary School

5004 Sideburn Road

Fairfax, VA 22032

School District

Fairfax County Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 26, 2023

Our family has had a wonderful experience with Oak View. The teachers are hands on and communicative and willing to answer questions about progress. We feel our children have received dedicated attention and are pushed in the right way to showcase their strengths.
Submitted by parent on April 12, 2023

We have been at Oak View since 2014 and love the school. The administration is excellent and the teachers are caring.
Submitted by parent on March 15, 2023

Oak View is not a place where children are nurtured. They are stigmatized and silenced. More effort is invested in covering up problems than addressing them. Children are punished when parents raise concerns. Ask about the reported 1:15 ratio. The actual ratio exceeds 1:22, even in "small" classes. This is greater than the national average and is one example of what is reported vs. what truly goes on not matching up. There are good people here like Mrs. Sweet. This school could be great. But at Oak View, a false reputation is prioritized over the children. Students are pathologized to direct attention away from systemic issues. An honest self-assessment is needed to better support children and keep them safe. An authentic and open dialogue with parents is also needed. They demand accountability as a school should, but avoid claiming responsibility when they harm students. This sets a poor example for students and has had lasting impacts on children and families in Fairfax.
Submitted by parent on February 23, 2022

My daughter recently graduated from 6th grade at Oak View after having attended starting in kindergarten. We had amazing teachers throughout our time at Oak View and the administration and staff are all excellent. My daughter absolutely thrived here - what a great school!
Submitted by other on February 11, 2022

Oak View build a strong academic foundation for my oldest child to achieve academic success in middle school. He has some learning challenges (on an IEP) and his 3-6 grade teachers were helpful, empathetic, and patient. They encouraged all of us in his academic success. He is in middle school now, taking honors classes, and on the honor roll. My youngest child is in the AAP level IV program. His teacher has been tremendous in navigating the COVID-19 situation, keeping an active child engaged, and is similarly helping him achieve a strong academic foundation. From IEP to AAP, I highly recommend Oak View, since it is a school vested in your children's future academic success. Great school--great teachers!
Submitted by parent on October 09, 2021

The teachers are amazing. They really made virtual learning work. This year they’re working hard to get the children adjust to being back in the building full time.
Submitted by parent on March 15, 2019

We have all four of our children at Oak View, and I cannot say enough good things about this school. Each of our children has different strengths and struggles, and the Oak View leadership and teachers have been wonderful about working with us to ensure each child succeeds individually. This school truly cares about building strong character and teaching empathy, which I think is incredibly important. Oak View provides avenues for advanced academic achievement, while at the same time supports those students that need additional assistance and encouragement. Most importantly, our kids feel loved by their teachers, which at this age, is one of the most important aspects of a great learning environment.
Submitted by parent on February 14, 2019

My two daughters are attending oak view. Both just love going to school. Happy to see how much they love their classmates and teachers and enjoy being students in oak view! Preciously, they were in different public school in Fairfax county, top rated. But they were not as happy as now. As far as the happiness concerned, I would say oak view should be to rates for my 2nd grader and kindergartner. Very satisfied!
Submitted by parent on August 10, 2018

I’m Very satisfied and happy that my kids are at this school, I have seen an amazing improvement for my kids since I transferred them from the previous schools, it’s really great school, great teachers ang great principal with wonderful experience.
Submitted by other on May 03, 2017

We have been at Oak View for nearly 2 years, and just love it! This is our second FCPS school, and I find that Oak View focuses much more on the whole child. The environment is so positive, and the staff is always going above and beyond. Every teacher I've encountered has been smiling and seems happy to work with children. We had no issues at our other FCPS elementary school, but after experiencing Oak View, I would never want to go back there. This is a true community and the way elementary school should be!
Submitted by parent on January 01, 2017

This is our 2nd elementary school. While it is bigger than our last one (in FCPS), I feel it offers more. There are so many after school clubs. Also, there is an AAP class, so if your child gets in, you do not have to send your child to an AAP center.
Submitted by parent on September 28, 2016

We have been to several schools, and have found this school to be cold and too much pressure is put on the kids. Poor leadership.
Submitted by parent on January 11, 2016

We have two children at Oak View. Like many others said, they do make you feel like family. The teachers we have encountered have been very caring and genuine, actively working with us to further the growth of our kids. And, even with a standardized curriculum, they have provided a level of customization for our children that has been outstanding.
Submitted by parent on October 30, 2013

Oakview is a great school. We are a military family and they really made us feel at home and part of their community. They have a variety of programs for the kids to participate in and the teachers are attentive. They also have a great Gifted and Talented program for kids that are seeking more of a challenge. I highly recommend this school. Plus, Robinson Secondary is right across the street and they also have a great reputation if you are looking at middle and high schools as well.