Why Oakview Elementary
For more than 30 years, Oakview Elementary School has proudly served students and families in the Five Forks area. Our students are well prepared for middle school and beyond, and during their elementary years, they have opportunities to participate in a wide variety of before- and after-school clubs, activities, and leadership experiences that help them grow. Oakview is also proud of its award-winning PTA, which provides numerous opportunities for parents and families to volunteer, become involved, and support our students. With more than 25% of our students attending Oakview through the GCS School Choice Program, families throughout the area recognize the exceptional opportunities and educational experience Oakview provides. At Oakview, excellence is more than a tradition—it’s a commitment to every child, every family, and every day. That’s why Oakview is THE CHOICE for your child’s education!
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- 2025-2026 National PTA Reflections Awards Winner
- 2025-2026 GCSD Elementary (3rd-5th Grade) Art Show Winner
- 2022-2026 U.S. News & World Report ‘Best Elementary Schools’ (Ranked 14th in SC)
- 2024-2025 Battle of the Books Greenville County Schools Champion
- 2024-2025 WYFF & Ingles Golden Apple Teacher--Mrs. Mary Catherine Young
- 2022-2023 United Way Campaign of Excellence Award
- 2021-2022 Greater Greenville Master Gardeners Grant
- 2020-2021 SCPTA Outstanding Administrator of the Year--Dr. Phillip Reavis
- 2020-2021 SCPTA Local Unit of the Year--Oakview PTA
- 2019-2020 GCSD Top 10 Teacher of the Year Finalist--Mrs. Charnley DeMerritt
Oakview offers an exceptional array of facilities and learning spaces, including six playground zones with fully fenced play areas, an enclosed kindergarten playground with artificial turf, a STEM lab, walking/running track, climbing wall, Gaga Ball court, P6 volleyball and basketball courts, soccer and kickball field, and a student broadcast studio featuring green-screen technology.
"The teachers, the families in the community, and the commitment to learning and better the students. We moved from another U.S. state and specifically chose a home in this school zone because we heard such good things! We are so happy to be at Oakview!"
– Kindergarten and 4th Grade Parent
"Everyone cares at Oakview, from the smiling front office staff, to the nurses, to the teachers. Never a day we felt like we don't belong. The environment and school culture is excellent and produces great kids. Love Oakview Elementary!”
– 5th Grade Parent