Oakview Community Elementary

Oakview Community Elementary is a K-5 public school serving 407 students in Orangevale, part of the San Juan Unified district, and it stands out as a strong performer that excels academically despite serving a community with moderate economic need.

Academically, Oakview outperforms both its district and the state, with over half of students proficient in English and nearly half in Math. The school shows a remarkable ability to help students thrive, with its students from low-income families consistently ranking in the top third statewide. A particularly impressive success story is the dramatic drop in chronic absenteeism, from 44.4% to just 11.9% in three years, a rate now well below both the district and state averages. This achievement is even more notable when compared to some nearby schools like Ottomon Way Elementary and Trajan Elementary, which have similar demographics but higher absenteeism and lower test scores.

While Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary and Pershing Elementary in the same district score higher, Oakview delivers these solid results very efficiently, spending less per student than several lower-performing schools. The school also holds its own against schools in higher-ranked districts like Roseville City Elementary, competing well with Crestmont Elementary. Oakview represents a compelling choice, demonstrating effective practices in accelerating student learning and supporting all students to succeed.