Burckhalter Elementary School

We moved to Oakland 3 years ago and this is the 3rd my daughter has been placed at due to bullying at the last 2 schools she was at. I did a little research and was told this school might be a better fit for my daughter and it was. Her teacher is great and her principal is excellent. They have a zero and I mean a zero tolerance for bullying. My daughter had one issue and it was nipped in the bud quickly by staff, including the principal. She’s very hands on and knows what’s going on at all times. My daughter is very happy to go to school every day and comes home happy. She has friends and she’s actually learning, unlike at the other OUSD schools I placed her in. I’m very pleased with this school.

I am a teacher at this gem of a school nestled atop Edwards Avenue. I love my job, I love my Principal and I love our children! This is a small school where we know the names of all our children. They are loved and valued and given the academic rigor they are entitled to. We work hard , have a great academic program and our After-School Program from Ujima Foundation is the icing on the cake. We are developing a strong writing program at our school. Science, technology and mathematics are highly valued and taught with rigor, and we focus on developing strong leadership skills and confidence in our children. Drop by, come in and look around.