Oak Mesa Elementary School

It is as good as it gets with Oak Mesa. I love this school and my daughter who is in kindergarten is exited to go to school every day. The teachers are veterans and patents are very much involved. I look forward to the next few years there. By the way, the new principle is fantastic.
--Submitted by a parent

I loved the years we spent at Oak Mesa Elementary with my two youngest children. They have moved on to middle school and high school and are very well prepared for the road ahead. The parent involvement is amazing and welcomed by the teachers and staff. One of my children excelled at Oak Mesa and the other struggled to maintain a B average. But when high standards are expected, most of the children step up and deliver. Thank you Oak Mesa and staff for preparing my children for the tough world ahead of them.
--Submitted by a parent

If your child is an average to outstanding student and you don't mind spending hours helping with homework and projects, this is the school for you. However, if your child has any kind of special need, don't bother. Although I live within walking distance of the school, my oldest child has to attend another school in the district because Oak Mesa has no special education program. My younger child is struggling keeping up with the high academic standards, and I've been told there is no money for classroom aides, in spite of the fact that the suggested PTA donation per child is $100! Hopefully the new principal can see past the glory of high API scores to the fact that all the kids who aren't keeping up are transferring to other schools in the district.
--Submitted by a parent

The parental involvement is amazing, and such a key element to the students ownership of their education and pride in their achievements. I do worry there is a bit much emphasis on test scores, but overall the quality of the education far exceeds what I think we could get elsewhere. The teachers are dedicated and warm, friendly, and people I just want to be friends with. I couldn't imagine being happier anywhere else.
--Submitted by a parent

Again, as its been said before, this school is like a private school. I feel so blessed that both of my children can attend.
--Submitted by a parent

my child excells a lot at oak mesa and i want to thank the staff
--Submitted by a parent

This is a wonderful school with an amazing and dedicated staff. I pulled my kids out of a local area private school because Oak Mesa just surpassed any schools I investigataed. Amazing school and I had 3 kids attend here. My 5th grader leaves after this year and her life will forever be enriched because of her experience at Oak Mesa.
--Submitted by a parent

Incredible safe school in a fantastic area. This is a hidden gem! I love La Verne
--Submitted by a parent

This school is like a private school. The parent involvement is very high and the teachers are excellent. I have had two sons go through K - 5 at Oak Mesa and both have received a great education there. This school has the highest API score in the district!
--Submitted by a parent

The principal lacks the ability to be impartial, focuses primarily on the needs of a few instead the well-being of all. The principal and the who's who of the school, care mostly about test scores. Academically the site teaches to the test and rarely delves into higher learning. If you have a child with needs do not send them here. This school is located in a middle to upper class neighborhood and unfortunately this seems to have much bearing on how the school is ran.
--Submitted by Very Unsatisfied, a parent