Fontana Broke Ground on New Elementary School
The 63,000-square-foot campus will serve 800 local students in North Fontana.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Primary Education
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The Fontana Unified School District has officially started construction on a new elementary school designed to serve transitional kindergarten through sixth-grade students. This facility is a direct response to continued residential growth within the city.
Why it matters
The project aims to modernize learning environments as the local population expands. It is supported by the $408 million Measure I Bond, which voters authorized in 2024 to fund district-wide facilities improvements.
The new North Fontana school will accommodate 800 students within its 63,000-square-foot footprint. The campus is financed by a portion of the $408 million Measure I Bond approved by voters in 2024.
The players
Fontana Unified School District
The public agency managing local education and facility construction for students in Fontana.
Division of the State Architect
The state body responsible for overseeing the structural safety and design compliance of California public school projects.
The details
The facility features a single-story design that includes specialized STEAM learning resource centers and a multipurpose space. Students will have access to dedicated hard-court areas and outdoor learning environments to support their studies. All design plans for the site undergo a rigorous review and approval process through the Division of the State Architect to ensure local building standards are met.
Timeline
Voters approved the Measure I Bond in 2024.
Oak Grove Preparatory Academy opened in August 2026.
Groundbreaking for the new elementary school took place October 9, 2026.
The new school is projected to open for the 2028-29 academic year.
The Home Front
This groundbreaking is part of a broader expansion effort funded by the Measure I Bond. It reflects a growing trend of school districts investing in new physical infrastructure to accommodate regional demographic shifts.
Families in North Fontana should monitor district updates regarding enrollment zones as the school nears its opening date. Property owners and renters can track the progress of these district-wide bond projects through the Fontana Unified School District official communications.
The takeaway
The new elementary school represents a long-term investment in community infrastructure for North Fontana residents. Parents should keep an eye on upcoming school board meetings for updates regarding school naming and attendance boundaries.
What happens next
Construction is ongoing, with significant activity expected at the site leading up to the target opening for the 2028-29 academic year.
Further reading
For more on local school facility planning, see Primary Education.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fontana Herald News.
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