Fair Oaks School
Independent school · Grades K–5
Altadena, CA
2704 Fair Oaks Ave, Altadena, CA 91001
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in California
In Altadena, California, Fair Oaks School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. About 30 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of independent elementary schools in California. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–5
- Students
- 30
- Teachers
- 6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 17 girls, 13 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 82% of independent elementary schools in California (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Fair Oaks School
What grades does Fair Oaks School serve?
Fair Oaks School serves grades K–5.
How many students attend Fair Oaks School?
About 30 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Fair Oaks School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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