Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School

If you happen to move into the school boundaries after January (for the next school year) when their enrollment is, they put you on a waitlist for OPE despite living in the boundaries. They place you into another school and if at some a space becomes available you can go to your neighborhood school. We moved into the boundaries in June and no spot became available when school started in the fall. This is for just one child. We are left with the logistics of going to another school in the district and with the emotional upheavel of moving child after school starts. I’m not sure how many people moving into the district are able to register mid school year for the next school year...

We have been so impressed with our experience at OPE so far. The teachers and the level of enrichment available have been first class. I was quite sure before we toured OPE we would send our son to a private school: I wanted him to have the best educational experience possible and really love school and learning in general. As soon as we toured the school and learned about their integrated disciplines and hypothesis-based learning they employ, we quickly moved OPE to the top of our list and we haven't looked back. Our son went from being just so-so on school to literally running to get there every day. He can't wait to learn, and the school has many enrichment programs both as part of their curriculum and available as integrated after school programs. (Way better than when I was a kid!) As a woman in the business world, I also appreciate the gifts Dr. Cameron the principal brings of financial rigor and stewardship combined with a kind love of the kids. It's a powerful combination.So far it's an A+ from us!

We have had an excellent experience with OPE. We feel very fortunate to have attended such a top notch school. My children have thrived at this school and have been well prepared for middle/high school and have continued to thrive as a result of the great foundation they received at OPE. I agree with other posts that Dr. Cameron is an amazing leader, and that students and families are welcoming and kind.

If you want your child to thrive, OPE is the place! The school is full of amazing teachers, Dr. Cameron is an incredible leader, and the children and families are welcoming and kind. Our two children absolutely love school. We could not be happier. Our 1st grader is reading at a 5th grade level and already learning computer skills we were taught in Jr. High. OPE has caring parents that give generously so the students can have art, music, science, and many more enrichment courses other schools simply do not offer. OPE is top notch!