School Overview: |
Fair Oaks Academy
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| Year Founded | 1984 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 46 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 13% (CA School Avg.: 43%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| Average Class Size | 14 students | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | |
| Admissions Director | Jane Warner | |
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 5 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| choir | dance (varies - hip-hop, Irish dance, mountain) | |
| fine art | music theory | |
| school band | ||
View all schools in: Altadena, Los Angeles County, Zip 91001
May 20,2013 - "My son attended Fair Oaks Academy from first grade to fifth grade. I chose the school because of the small class size, the music program, the outstanding teachers and the beautiful yard. While the public schools with their big pavements and iron fences in our area looked more like a jail to me, Fair Oaks Academy appeared more like a child''s backyard. The school has beautiful trees, a climbing wall and a tire swing which invite the children to play creatively. This was important to me since I believe a young child still needs a lot of recess and green areas are the best! My son especially enjoyed the music program where he played the clarinet and alto saxophone. The school jazz band performed for parents and local charity events. We are outdoor people and our son loves playing in the woods. At Fair Oaks Academy the children have the great opportunity to visit the school cabins in the mountains. In the wintertime my son went sledding there and during the summer he enjoyed swimming in the river next to the cabins. Academically, our son got the opportunity to work at his own pace and he really advanced in math and literacy skills. We have liked the small class sizes and we could not imagine our son in a public school classroom with over 35 students in class. Fair Oaks Academy has helped my son to become the wonderful person he is. Thanks Fair Oaks Academy!"*-Posted by Parent * January 31,2013 - I have four children. My oldest is in high school and I wanted to comment on the school. My oldest started at Fair Oaks Academy when he was three, and is now doing very well, personally (ethically, socially) and academically.
My next two are still in the school, and my youngest will go when she is old enough. My daughter is 11 and is substantially ahead of grade level. She is finishing up 7th grade math and is at a comparable level in English. I like that the school allows students to move ahead rather than keeping them at a specific grade level. The school has a focus on complete understanding and makes sure the student really has mastered the skills taught before moving on. I like this. It works out well for kids who are above or below grade level, because they really "get" what they are studying instead of moving forward, confused.
The arts program at the school is very strong. My children participate in vocal groups, jazz band, dance and fine art lessons from a qualified art teacher.
It is a small campus so they do not have their own field. Classes go to two nearby parks and play a variety of sports. My children are very into competitive sports, and so we have them in sports activities on the weekends. I do think this has been an important way that we have balanced the strengths of the school with this area that could be stronger, the sports.
Something else I like about the school is that they seem to have, for the most part, side-stepped "popular culture craziness". It is a pretty calm environment. There don''t seem to be any cliques and the kids all seem to get along well.*-Posted by Parent * December 11,2012 - My daughter is a graduate of Fair Oaks Academy. I would simply say that if you love your kid, send them to this school. My daughter received an excellent education and uses the study skills she attained at Fair Oaks Academy every day. I have seen her read a novel in a day on more than one occasion at no prompting from anyone. I am forever grateful to those who care about our future the way the staff at this school cared about mine.*-Posted by Parent *
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