Patterson Elementary School

35521 Cabrillo Drive

School District

Fremont Unified
Grade

TK-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:22
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 27, 2024

Having both my kids at Patterson for the last three years, I've seen how the teachers there really help them grow. I love this school which cares a lot not only about students' learning, but also their emotions and feelings. My older kid used to really hate going to school and would often end up in tears during preschool. But ever since starting at Patterson, things have totally turned around. The teachers there really looked out for her and always encouraged my child to express herself confidently. The vibe at Patterson has not only helped my kid academically but has also given her a major boost in self-esteem.Moreover, the school offers a diverse range of enrichment programs which are all led by Patterson teachers. From arts and crafts to dance and movement, debate, drama, coding, band, recorder, and more. Thanks to their enthusiasm, my kids have the opportunity to explore various activities and discover their passions. Ms. Dil (new principal), has brought about a lot of positive changes since she joined in 2022. She's super friendly and easy to approach. You can catch her walking around the campus, helping out kids and chatting with parents. Classrooms have been transformed into awesome maker spaces, flex rooms, and sensory areas, giving students even more cool stuff to explore and learn from.PTA also does a great job working with the school, putting together fun activities like bedtime story nights, fall and winter festivals, celebrations for the school's 65th anniversary, and even free art clubs for students. They're all about building a supportive vibe within the school. Patterson's been awesome for my kids, and I totally recommend it to parents looking for a school that's nurturing and academically challenging!
Submitted by parent on March 26, 2024

New principal since 2022/23 and she is doing an amazing job! The PBIS program is excellent and make the kids think about what they CAN do and not what they can't. That open their minds to new ways to be respectful, to be safe, and to be responsible. Go Panthers!
Submitted by parent on February 22, 2023

My daughter has been going to this school and she is loving it. This school has got a new principal Ms. Dil and she is amazing. She has made many positive changes in the school and continue doing so. She is very active and loves making school better and better. This school has a got a science, music and sports teacher which is amazing. PTA of the school is very active and organizes many amazing events. I would highly recommend this school.
Submitted by parent on October 22, 2022

Great school, good learning and amazing teachers
Submitted by parent on October 22, 2022

Kindergarten was great. Teachers were awesome and well organized. First grade can be much better in terms of the curriculum. Kids seem to be just doing revision of what they learned in the kindergarten. More focus on English writing in the classroom instead of just as homework would be better. My kid says I am getting bored because it’s too easy and he is a normal paced learner. Teachers need to communicate more often and homework style could be improved. Printouts get lost so a homework book would be better. A school bus facility would have been so helpful and fun for kids.
Submitted by parent on October 22, 2022

Excellent experience and a great community where teachers/parents coming together to create blissful experience for the students.
Submitted by parent on April 18, 2019

Only two years since the kids are attending over all amazing experience.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2019

The school is pretty bad from Fremont standards. The infrastructure is old, leadership is ineffective and non existant. The teachers are also very rigid and not very helpful. Overall, I would suggest if possible move to another school in Fremont.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2019

My kid has been at this school for the last year and his learning has increased exponentially. Not only is he doing good academically but his social skills have also increased greatly. The teachers are fantastic and overall the school is a great place to send the kids to.
Submitted by parent on March 30, 2019

Great and Co operative. Test score is quite high
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2019

The school teachers just want to do the bare minimum and complain all the time. They not inclusive or supportive of students that might require a little extra help. The principal is very new and not an effective leader who can reign in non-performing teachers.
Submitted by parent on June 20, 2018

School has mixed ethinicity, good programs and great principal.
Submitted by parent on January 29, 2018

Awesome School!My daughter loves the teachers and the environment. We love the education and care she gets. Happy with her overall academic and social development.
Submitted by parent on January 29, 2018

Teachers and Principal are very supportive. School with diverse crowd helping our child to become an all-rounder.
Submitted by parent on June 15, 2017

diverse, good school, great teachers and principal
Submitted by other on December 09, 2016

I have enjoyed working with passionate teachers and the most loving children. We value the whole child and the love of learning. Often times, people confuse education with competition. Luckily, that's not the case at Patterson. It's a great place to learn and grow.
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2016

Good school with great teaching skills..Love the teachers way of teaching ..Expecting more growth in future..Kids love going to this school..It's fun along with good knowledge..
Submitted by parent on January 11, 2016

My son has done very well academically at Patterson. The best thing about the school is the staff. Teachers, office staff and the principal are very supportive. There is a science lab and computer lab, as well as a PE class that students attend each week. Patterson is a great learning environment for the students, and we have experienced no problems with bullying. The school is relatively small so there is a family feel. Although I have heard that the district is building new classrooms on this campus and adding about 250 students next year due to the new developments in Fremont. The are a few negatives: 1) When kids get in trouble they may be put in timeout at recess and are not permitted to eat their snack. I don't think food should ever be used as punishment. Kids need this fuel in order to perform their best between breakfast and lunch. 2) Recess is too short 3) There is not enough staff in the cafeteria. The kids wait in line for a very long time to get their school lunch, and then have very little time left to actually eat once they sit down. Which is why recess is only about 10 minutes during lunchtime. Morning and afternoon recess is about 15 minutes. Despite these negatives, we have been overall very happy at Patterson.
Submitted by parent on January 24, 2015

My son joined KG this school year and we are very pleased with the teaching and the overall school environment. Unlike some other schools in Fremont, Patterson has a slightly more diverse student body and this makes the learning experience more richer. My son loves attending this school and the new friends he has made at school. We also like the day care that is attached to the school making it very convenient for working parents.
Submitted by parent on January 07, 2015

We are truly blessed that our son got the chance to attend Patterson Elementary. We have moved around a lot in the last few years and our son had the chance to attend some great schools in the bay area and Patterson is easily one of the best in our experience from the point of view of teaching quality. In particular, the computer lab is extraordinary. They also have the gifted and talented (GATE) program.