Fair Oaks Elementary School

2400 Lisa Ln.

School District

Mt. Diablo Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on February 10, 2023

Overall this school was enjoyable. However, my time at this school wasn't the best. I was bullied from 1st through 3rd grade and the situation was handled very poorly. Many fights and arguments broke out and those too we not handled correctly. I loved most of my teachers but there were times when I was confused that they were happy they won an argument with an 8-year-old. Educational-wise, it was okay. Once I entered Middle School, I had trouble catching up with eh rest of the kids because there were many things this school did not teach me in all subjects. Yet, creativity-wise, the school is off the charts! This school let me express myself in a way I didn't even know I could. They also are/were eager to do arts&crafts projects and in general loved the arts. I recommend this school if you are looking to do a lot of art but if you feel like you want to be at the same level as other schools please do.
Submitted by parent on December 03, 2018

So far I have been very happy with the staff and community at this school. Really fun to be able to walk on campus and see so many parents that care for their kids. :-)
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2017

BEWARE: This school might be in Pleasant Hill but there is nothing Pleasant Hill about it. If you are considering moving in the area or putting your child in the school DO NOT DO IT!!!!! My daughter is struggling to catch up barely a month in at her middle school because of her three years at Fair Oaks. I can't tell you one thing she learned while attending. They don't give homework because most of the kids don't do it. The trouble makes disrupt the classes so they pretty much run the classrooms. Bullying is a huge problem that rarely gets addressed. The principal does little to solve the issue. This school is worse than Cambridge Elementary down the street.
Submitted by parent on March 03, 2017

I currently have four children at Fair Oaks, in Kindergarten, Second, Fourth, and Fifth grades. They are all having a fabulous year academically and socially. I have found the teachers to be excellent and effective. The leadership, especially the principal Mr. Jon Pierce, are friendly and approachable. Mr. Pierce really takes the time to get to know the students and their parents, and is active in the school community and events. The grounds aren't fancy, but they are clean, well kept, and inviting. My children have many opportunities for enrichment like instrumental music and science fair. The school regularly has community events like Star Night that brought out members from a local astronomy group and their many telescopes so we could see the heavens. The geographic location means the school has many English language learners, so that might skew the test scores. Don't let this deter you from sending your child(ren) to Fair Oaks, however. They will receive a good, solid education and school experience.