Oakdale Elementary School

147 Cedar Street

Dedham, MA 02026

School District

Dedham
Grade

1-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 09, 2017

I have two children currently at Oakdale, the teachers are excellent, connected and pro-active. The principal Ms. Caufield (Armstrong) is outstanding, a true leader who all the children love and respect. The oakdale teachers, staff, and leadership should be proud of what they do, I am impressed.
Submitted by parent on October 03, 2014

Really good school all the teachers are really nice and they teach you a lot from the first day of first day to the last day
Submitted by other on May 14, 2010

Our son and daughter attended Oakdale School in the '60s and '70s and now we have two grandchildren there (3 in 2011!). The principal and teachers today, like those at Oakdale years ago, nurture their students with kindness and respect while guiding them to high standards of effort and achievement. Also, the after-school programs at Oakdale offer children opportunities to enrich their learning experience through exploring their individual interests. Though the students will all too soon move on, they'll take with them wonderful memories of their years at Oakdale School!
Submitted by parent on May 09, 2010

Oakdale is a wonderful school. We very much enjoyed the Olympic sized swimming pool. During the fall, the nut gathering contest held by local squirrels is an incomparable learning experience for the children. Most importantly, the students supply the cafeteria with fresh vegetables grown from the school's very own organic garden. Inspiring the students to take good care of the Earth, the school sports solar panels on the roof which minimize the school's carbon foot-print. I am proud to send my twins to this most progressive and enlightened school.
Submitted by student on May 09, 2010

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Submitted by parent on May 07, 2010

My kids have a a wonderful experience in Oakdale School. My son, Richard Bruneau, went to Oakdale and loved each teacher he had. My daugher, Isabelle Bruneau, loves learning and loves each teacher she had. Our whole family loves Oakdale!
Submitted by other on May 04, 2010

Children are getting a well rounded education. Great teachers.
Submitted by parent on May 02, 2010

Miss Armstrong really impresses me with how she knows every students name and how she interacts with them. My children have also had wonderful, caring teachers! An Jeanne, our office secretary, is always very pleasant to deal with! I really love Oakdale School!
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2010

Oakdale School has an excellent, hard-working and deeply caring principal and staff. They take a special interest in each child and go out of their way to deepen the curriculum.
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2010

Because my children went there and loved everything about it!
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2010

I love Oakdale School because they have a great principal who really loves her students!
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2010

The teachers are dedicated. The principal started an enrichment program after school which allows the children to be exposed to different activities. The school has a family feel. The kids look after each other and the school. There is always something good, fun and educational going on. All of my children are excited to tell me about there day or some special event. I love it.
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2010

The teacher's were so great. My son and daugher went there. The architecture of the school. They have really done a beautiful job preserving the school which is over 100 years old.
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2010

Everyone in the Oakdale community is warm and friendly-parents, teachers, aides, secretary, custodians, etc. The teachers really want the kids to succeed and they make it fun. The Principal knows every child by name. She makes them feel special when she greets them each day. We feel safe knowing our child is in Oakdale's care during the school year. It's just a wonderful place! We could not be happier with our experience so far!!!
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2010

Great sense of community. The principal knows each student by name and the teachers are always available to help the children.
Submitted by other on April 29, 2010

I love Oakdale! The music teacher is the BEST ever!! He is so creative and fosters a love for music! Oakdale School Rocks!!
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2010

Oakdale is a school with committed, skillfull teachers and strong leadership who provide a nurturing, supportive environment with high expectations for learning. There is a strong sense of community at Oakdale. The principal and teachers really know students and work together to meet their needs, children take pride in their school, and parents are welcome partners. It's a great place.
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2010

The teachers and principle are fantastic. They work to develop of sense of self confidence and community in the children along with their academic skills. They are constantly looking for ways to improve. Many parents are involved in the PTO and volunteer work. The beautifal old brck building and the grounds and playground look like a picture perfect all American school.
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2010

Two of my children attended Oakdale. There was a real sense of community. The teachers and principal were terrific. Both of my children were well prepared for the challenges , academically and socially, presented in middle school. My children are both in high school now and have such wonderful memories of Oakdale School.
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2010

Have had 2 kids graduate from Oakdale. It is a great school!!