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Thornhill At-a-Glance

  • OUSD (Oakland Unified School District) Public School: District 4
  • Small School. About 400 students
  • Engaged Principal. Steve Daubenspeck has over two decades of experience as an administrator and teacher.
  • Experienced Teachers. Teachers average 18 years of work experience. 100% are credentialed, and all have received the distinction of “Highly Qualified.”
  • High Academic Standards. Top 1% ranking amongst all California elementary schools. 58% of 4th and 5th grade students participate in the OUSD Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program.
  • High Behavioral Standards. Reflected in leadership and character building programs​ such as PBIS and Kelso's Choice
  • Well-Stocked Library. Over 11,000 books onsite and growing; part-time librarian; author programs throughout the year
  • Accessible Computers. 36-unit computer lab used for keyboarding and online research. Chromebook carts shared amongst grades
  • High Parent Participation. Active PFC board and volunteers
  • Neighborhood Enrollment
  • Diversity
  • OUSD Curriculum
  • Additional PFC-sponsored Curriculum - Music (African Drumming for TK-2 and Instrumental instruction for 3-5), gardening, library, art, computers, motor development, and P.E.
  • After School Onsite Enrichment Classes and Clubs - Band, Drama, LEGO, Martial Arts, Coding, Gardening, Sports, Spanish, Chess, Visual Arts, Origami, STEM
  • School Community Events - TK/K Summer Playdates, First Day of School Welcome Coffee, All-School Singalong Assemblies, Cross-Grade Buddy Program, Walkathon, Halloween Parade, December Holiday Celebration, Winter Benefit Auction, Spring Carnival, Movie Nights, Music Performances, Teacher Appreciation Week, Monthly PFC Meetings, Spring Science Fair, Drama Club Plays, Dine Outs, Readathon, Dads Club Events, End of Year Parties and Picnics by grade
  • Outings. Multiple field trip opportunities offered in every grade, 4th Grade Multi-Day Trip to Coloma Outdoor Discovery School (CODS), 5th Grade Overnight Trip to Marin Headlands with NatureBridge
  • On-Site Services - Hot lunches and salad bar offered daily, speech pathology, psychologist, and special ed services​ onsite.
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Location and Contact

Thornhill Elementary
5880 Thornhill Drive
Oakland, CA 94611
Phone: (510) 339-6800

Located in Montclair, a neighborhood in the hills of Oakland, California. 

Contact Us

Thornhill Elementary School
5880 Thornhill Dr., Oakland, CA 94611
phone: (510) 339-6800
fax: (510) 339-6801

Tax ID #94-2529197
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Thornhill is proud to be recognized as a 2016
​National Blue Ribbon School.

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  • Home
  • Our School
    • Meet Our Principal
    • Teachers & Staff
    • School History
    • Student Achievement
    • Prospective Families (TK/K Information)
    • Registration & Enrollment >
      • Back-to-School Guide
      • Forms & Policies >
        • Acceptable Use Policy
        • Attendance Policy
      • Middle School Options
    • Bell Schedule
    • OUSD Lunch Menu
    • Parking & Drop-Off
    • Photo Gallery
    • Contact
  • Learning
    • Curriculum
    • Distance Learning >
      • Letter from the Principal July 24
      • Letter from the Principal August 1
    • Enrichment Classes
    • Extended Care
    • Gardening
    • Library
    • Visual and Performing Arts
  • Our Community
    • Calendar & Events
    • Fall Festival
    • Thornhill Night at the A's
    • Stay Connected
    • Newsletter
    • Committees & Groups >
      • Dads Club
      • Sustainability & Green Team
    • Volunteer
  • PFC
    • Board Members
    • Board Roles & Responsibilities >
      • Executive Board Members
      • Non-Voting Board Members
    • PFC Meetings
  • Fundraising
    • Shop & Earn
    • Spirit Wear
    • Dine Outs
    • Teacher Wish Lists
    • Readathon
    • Annual Fund
    • Benefit Auction
    • Walkathon