Chaparral Academy of Technology

Chaparral Academy of Technology sits in the southern end of Fontana, a sprawling Inland Empire city where working families are putting down roots as they trade coastal housing costs for more space and community. The tech-focused name hints at a school that's trying to do something a little different, and families drawn to STEM-forward learning at the elementary level may find it worth a closer look. It's a developing school in a developing part of the region, so parents who like to be actively involved in shaping a school community — rather than just inheriting one — tend to fit right in here.