Pepper Elementary School

24301 Church Street

School District

Oak Park, Of The City Of
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 11, 2022

This school has low rates on everything .The children are below level. The majority of workers seem like they are not qualified. Seem like they need to do background checks on the volunteers . The children that need 504 plan or special education seem like the school does not want to help them..
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2021

For over a decade, 100% of schools in Oak Park have been rated below average according to state data. Why is there no intervention from the state or change in central office and building leadership? Our students deserve better. The district is failing generations of students.
Submitted by other on April 27, 2016

The principal of this school is a serious problem. The teachers lack real support because they are constantly trying to get the kids behavior under control because the kids knows the principal is not going to hold them accountable. The kids enjoy going to the office like it’s a party to be kicked out of class and I saw with my own eyes the principal is more like a friend than a firm leader. The students fight and come back to school the next day. I allowed my daughter to go to this school for one semester and had to pull her out after she was attacked by another student that was recorded bullying her on a cell phone in the bathroom. Yes, my child was beat up in the bathroom by 3 kids she was in the 3rd grade and the other kids were in the 6th grade. The kids that beat her up received a one day suspension. I contact the superintendent several times she never returned my calls. Protect your kids, don't send them to this school.
Submitted by principal on January 24, 2016

Pepper Elementary school has caring teachers, helpful staff members, a building that is clean and a very dedicated principal
Submitted by other on June 12, 2015

Pepper Elementary School is a wonderful school. The staff is very supportive and accessible to parents. During the course of the school year they provided some great parent workshops. Also the principal is dedicated and committed to ensuring the safety of the students. Pepper school offers support for students that need it and will challenge students academically as well.
Submitted by parent on April 20, 2015

The teachers at this school have their work cut out for them. The kids are extremely rude and wild. The principal will tell you that he'll look into a situation and never does. He's also very unprofessional. I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone.
Submitted by parent on April 09, 2012

I was only sent to Pepper because of the closure of Lessinger which I loved. Bottom line my kids have been excepted into another school district and I cant wait to leave. I cant stand the new wave of kids(adults too) hanging around or moving into the area.I just feels like a dark cloud is over Oak Park, and it is spilling into the schools. My kids come home with bad stories of what happened at school that day. They are only in the 2nd and K classes so at that age no one should know how to be disrepectful. Who ever heard of 2nd graders fighting, and using foul words in school. Well if you havent just stroll on down to Pepper and see for yourself. My 2nd grader was lucky and has the best teacher they have. As far as my K teacher I really dont think she cares. She never seems excited about how well my son is doing in her class or excited about anything.
Submitted by parent on April 18, 2011

I live in Detroit and my child attends Pepper Elem, this is his second year and this has been the best choice on my childs behalf I have made regarding his education. I've learned that it's not where you live or come from, Its about PARENT Involvement! The sames issues I see in DPS, I've seen in OAK PARK. I've made a difference in my childs life by making responsible, educated choices - I AM INVOLVED!
Submitted by student on May 21, 2009

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Submitted by student on October 17, 2008

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