Lake Forest Elementary is a great school. Yeah, there is a lot of fundraising, but with budget cuts - what do you expect? At least they care enough to try every way possible. As for the education I feel my daughter has received - kindergarten was great. She was reading half way through the year on her
... Read more own and entered 1st grade second in her class. However, that did not last long. She had a severe personality clash with the teacher and was sent to the principal multiple times. That was extremely discouraging and she ended the school year in the bottom 25%. So, this year, we will see after a full summer of trying to catch up and get her spirits ready to start a new year how she does. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/28/08
I have been very impressed with Lake Forest Elementary School. I have one son still at the school and one son graduated. The principal is a no nonsense gal who gets things done. She values every student and safety is her number one concern. The teachers have been fantastic and obviously love their job
... Read more and their students. As a childless newlywed many years ago, I never researched the schools when we purchase our first home. Boy, did I luck out with this school!!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/07
The staff at Lake Forest Elementary School really care about each and every child's success in learning! We have a beautiful, clean, attractive school. We provide active, hands-on learning with a talented staff and achieve great results for students through a positive home-school partnership with great
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Posted by a principal on 02/01/07
Very good school. My second grade son learned many thing this year.
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Posted by a parent on 03/29/06
The school is in a very nice and quiet leaving area. The quality of academic programs is certainly higher than medium (although they could improve it). Not too many extracurricular activities, but there is music class available for different instruments. There are a lot of parents helping the school.
... Read more I did not like one of my child's teachers, but the other two are really nice and hard-working. Alltogether I like the school and I would rate it B, they can improve it and it can be even better! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/26/05
The school is nice and well maintained and good overall. I was a little disappointed that they were not teaching our daughter to read in Kindergarten, which seemed at times more like free daycare. Also, they are big into fundraising.
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Posted by a parent on 07/03/05
Lake Forest Elementary is a wonderful school. This school is all about kids first, saftey first. They care about bike safety, my 4th grader is not bullied, because people care. The curriculum is rigorous without being unfair to the 'extremes'. Lake Forest Elementary ensures that my kids study more
... Read more than math, social sciences ans english. They put on musicals, do alot of art, learn musical instruments, study astronomy, computers, dance and have creative freedom over projects. At Lake Forest Elementary, they put on a 'snow day' every year at the adjoining park, in southern california! This is a distinguished school, that is fun too! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/23/04
I had high expectations for this school and was dissappointed at this school's ability to get it together. The team teachers for my daughter's kindergarten class were also new to teaching together and had major personality conflicts. The parking is a nightmare and you get lectures from the principle
... Read more before teacher confrences to 'end it on a good note' and be positive with your teacher. I feel if have a complaint about a teacher it should be valued and listened to. The students also either come from a very high socieconomic status or very low because there are now first-time buyer homes zoned for this school. Dual income TLC kids or less fortunate minority. Nothing in the the middle. This does not help with bullying. Which is not under control. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/19/04
My husband and I and our sons have been very happy with Lake Forest Elementary. The boys are challenged in their learning and have fun too. Teachers are great! There are lots of opportunities for parents to be involved. We have a new computer lab this year which is fantastic. A great school!
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Posted by a parent on 03/24/04
When I first transferred my daughter to this school I was nervous for her. After the 3rd full day she was loving it. The teachers are great and the school is beautiful! I am so glad I made the move.
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Lake Forest schools — Lake Forest Elementary School is located at 21801 Pittsford Dr, Lake Forest CA 92630. 21801 Pittsford Dr is in the 92630 ZIP code in Lake Forest, CA The school district for Lake Forest Elementary School is the Saddleback Valley Unified Sd. Lake Forest Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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