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Discover Oak Ridge Elementary
Oak Ridge Elementary is a welcoming, high-achieving school where students are supported, challenged, and celebrated each day. Our dedicated staff and families work together to help every Colt learn, grow, and thrive!
Experience Why Families Choose Us
Oak Ridge Elementary is a welcoming, close-knit community where students are known, families are valued, and staff work together as one team to help every child succeed. We combine high expectations with strong relationships, school pride, meaningful traditions, and a genuine sense of belonging where every Colt is supported, challenged, and celebrated.
Student Supports
- Classroom interventions and small-group academic instruction
- Exceptional Children (EC) and Academically Gifted (AG) services
- Counseling and social-emotional support from our school counselor and social worker
- Daily character education through CharacterStrong
- English language development services for multilingual learners
- School-based problem-solving and individualized student support teams
- Family support and connections to community resources
- A welcoming staff dedicated to partnering with families and meeting each child’s academic, social, and emotional needs
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Points of Pride
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High academic achievement and an “A” school performance grade
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Exceeded expected student growth for four consecutive years
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A welcoming, family-centered school community
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Dedicated staff who support and celebrate every student
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Strong partnerships with families, the PTO, and the Oak Ridge community
School Discovery Month
All GCS families and future families are invited to explore our amazing schools during School Discovery Month. Visit, ask questions, meet our staff, and see all the opportunities GCS has to offer in your attendance zone, as well as our Choice schools and programs.
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The Guilford Guarantee
One district.
Many possibilities.
No matter whether you choose your neighborhood school or a Choice school or program, GCS has a school that's right for your child. Through the Guilford Guarantee, all schools will help students understand their potential and provide multiple pathways to success after high school.
College Credit
Opportunities to earn college credit while in high school.
Career Credentials
Access to industry recognized credentials in high demand fields.
Real-World Experience
Hands-on learning through internships, apprenticeships and work based learning.
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Choice Application Window
October 9 through December 4, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Elementary & Middle School Selections
| Step | Date |
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| Lottery and Notification | Friday, December 11, 2026 |
| Family Accept and Decline Offers Deadline | Friday, December 18, 2026 |
High School Options Selections
| Step | Date |
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| Lottery and Notification | Friday, February 5, 2027 |
| Families Accept or Decline Offers Deadline | Friday, February 12, 2027 |