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Students in Fair Oaks attend six elementary schools, one middle school, two high schools and two continuation schools within the San Juan Unified School District, which serves a 75 square mile area in Northeast Sacramento County. This district receives tremendous support from the community as well as staff. Several schools, teachers and students have received awards ranging from the local level to national recognition. Also available are private parochial schools.

There are numerous choices for higher education in the area. Adult Education is offered at several locations in and around Fair Oaks. The American River College, National University, Sierra College and a California State University campus are all located a short drive away in Sacramento. The University of California at Davis is also located within an easy commute.

Fair Oaks real estate is affordable and diverse. A number of condominiums and townhouses are available, as is a wide selection of single-family homes. Real estate prices vary depending on such factors as size, amenities and views.

Recreational opportunities in and around Fair Oaks are endless. The Fair Oaks Parks and Recreation Department manages over 123 acres of parkland including nine developed parks. These parks provide basketball, baseball, picnic shelters and other activities. This department also provides a variety of recreational programs and special events throughout the year. Located nearby is Folsom Lake, an 18,000 acre lake and recreation area that offers opportunities for hiking, running, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, water skiing and boating. For bicyclists, a 32-mile bike path connects Folsom Lake with many Sacramento County parks.

Located a short drive away is the famous California Delta which offers the chance to camp by the water, swim, ski or float down the river in houseboats.

The foothill counties of El Dorado and Amador, famous for their wineries and apple orchards, are just minutes away; and South Lake Tahoe, with its gambling casinos, winter ski resorts and summer recreation, is 90 miles to the east. San Francisco is located about two hours to the west.

Another great feature of Fair Oaks is the countless shopping locations. Major shopping malls are located in nearby Roseville as well as in Sacramento. The Arden Fair Mall is the largest and busiest shopping center in the Sacramento area. Downtown Plaza is located right next to the Historical Old Sacramento and near the Capital buildings. Outlet shopping centers are located in Folsom and Vacaville.

The history of Fair Oaks dates back to the 1800s. This town is in the heart of the San Juan District, named after an old Mexican land grant on the north bank of the American River. In 1849, a year after the discovery of gold in Coloma, the land was purchased by miner Fred Cox who later became a senator. In the early 1890s some 6,000 acres of land was purchased from Senator Cox, divided into smaller parcels of land and named Fair Oaks. Since then, this community has become a suburb of Sacramento, but still manages to retain its own individuality.

Fair Oaks is a community that is surrounded by natural beauty and treasures its small-town roots. This unincorporated community continues to experience rapid growth. An abundance of recreational activities, affordable real estate, proximity to Sacramento and other cities and excellent schools help create an overall excellent quality of life.