History
Established in 1905 or even earlier by some accounts, Fairmont is the oldest school in El Cerrito. The school had been rebuilt twice on its present site. Fairmont's current building was built in 1957.
Did you know that Fairmont: • Had the first PTA in the Richmond School District • Pioneered the practice of holding "Parent Teacher Conferences" • Was where the first meeting of the El Cerrito City Council was held • Hosted Alvarado & Castro students while Alvarado & Castro were under construction