Three Oaks Elementary School

19600 Cypress View Drive

School District

of Lee County
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 28, 2022

Three Oaks Elementary is amazing! My son attended Bonita Springs Charter School for kindergarten and I am so glad I switched schools. Three Oaks Elementary genuinely cares about their students and their families. You are always greeted in a positive manner and all staff is available to help in any way they can. I'm so grateful to the school and my sons teacher for working with me after a rough year at Bonita Charter. Bonita Charter was a nightmare and I didn't know school could be so amazing for me and my son. Also, my sons education is so much better at Three Oaks. He is learning so much more and in a positive environment that fosters great skills.
Submitted by parent on December 12, 2019

It’s been horrible! Worst mistake I made for my kids. And if your child cries because they did bad on a test don’t be surprised if DCF is called on you. Another fun experience Three Oaks has for the parents. We didn’t get mad about that as they are only making sure the kids are safe but considering it was over a failed test we were surprised! And kindergarteners get grades at this school- very fast paced!
Submitted by other on March 29, 2016

Teachers and Administration are awesome. They truly care about their students and are great at communication. They challenge the students while also making it fun to learn.
Submitted by other on January 06, 2016

Given all of the positive reviews of Three Oaks Elementary School and its "A" school grade, we were optimistic when our twins were assigned to this school for kindergarten. However, in hindsight, there were warning signs even before the school year started. When I called to request that our twins be placed in the same classroom, (it is law that the parent decides whether to have twins placed together or separated), the school front office administrator was rude, abrupt, and disagreeable. It ended up taking THREE phone calls to get my request honored. In addition, in about 4 months time, our twins had three different kindergarten teachers. Furthermore, the homework demands were unreasonable, at times being 6 worksheet pages, sight word review, and reading for ONE night. When I provided the teacher(s) with the National Education Association and National PTA's standpoint, based on evidence-based RESEARCH, that kindergarten students should NOT BE ASSIGNED homework given it has not shown to forward children's education goals and can be DETRIMENTAL, I received basically a virtual shrug. In addition, this same teacher told me, in the interest of time, to just flip through the pages of their sight word notebook rather than actually read to them. I was astonished. Furthermore, for the entire time our twins attended Three Oaks, there was not a single piece of original work that came home - rather, it was a deluge of worksheets and template-based assignments. It truly was as if a copy machine was at the head of the classroom rather than a human teacher.While our twins were succeeding on paper - they both had all A's and were always well-behaved, we transferred them to San Carlos Park Elementary after about four months given we knew that they were being under served at Three Oaks. I am relieved to write that they are now receiving an developmentally-appropriate, enriching education at their new school. And they are thriving!After having navigated Lee County schools for our 4 children for the past 8 years, my advice to parents is not always adhere to the popular route. Some of regular favorites, such as Three Oaks, seem to be resting on their laurels, and in doing so, are doing a disservice to their students. However, some of the lesser recognized Title 1 schools are addressing issues head-on, have change makers at their helms, and deserve a chance.
Submitted by parent on July 23, 2013

My daughter has been going here since K and is in the 2nd grade this year. My youngest daughter starts K this year. I have had a wonderful experience with this school which is why it is so hard to get into this school. The teachers that we have had really are excellent. The kids have homework every night even in K. I like that you can reach the principal, Dr. Parks, very easily. She doesn't hide from the parents. She is very friendly and outgoing. And she returns phone calls! The kids really seem to like her. This past year there was a new Asst. Principal and he is as friendly as Dr. Parks. The teachers are very receptive to parent's concerns if you had any. I took a big involvement in my daughter's learning so I stayed on top of it and in constant communication. Realistically, the teachers can only do so much. Some kids just need extra help. My daughter needed a bit of extra help. We worked with her constantly and she was able to move on to 2nd grade. They will hold your child back if they are not ready. There are tests through out the entire year that gauge where your child is at learning wise. It is a hard school. Not easy, but I am very pleased!
Submitted by parent on May 23, 2013

Three Oaks Elementary is the finest elementary you'll find in Lee County. I have had children there for the last four years. The environment is academically stimulating, with many special days to bring history, science and world cultures to life. In second grade, there is a mock Civil War battle complete with cannon fire. The teachers are excellent. The principal in very approachable and involved. Top rate school!
Submitted by parent on March 01, 2013

Three Oaks Elementary is a wonderful, safe, loving school! We switched from a charter school (what a disaster) when my oldest was in the middle of 2nd grade. She is now finishing up 5th grade and I have another child in 1st. The entire staff has gone above and beyond from the day we toured the school years ago, and they continue to make a great impression on a daily basis. The principal and vice principal are very hands-on and have been extremely accessible and helpful throughout our time at the school. The only time we ever had a problem (with another student, not the school), the principal AND vice principal called me that day, listened to my concerns, and offered thoughtful solutions to the problem. The teachers we've dealt with have all been excellent, and my children have done very well at this school. My oldest is sad to have to leave in the fall for middle school, but we couldn't have asked for a better elementary school!