Riverdale Elementary School

143 Needham Street

Dedham, MA 02026

School District

Dedham
Grade

1-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:9
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 22, 2025

Love our little neighborhood school! The best!
Submitted by parent on June 01, 2021

The teachers and staff at Riverdale create such a warm and nurturing educational environment. We have been beyond pleased with the support our children have received at this school.
Submitted by parent on June 09, 2020

We have had an exceptional experience with the Riverdale School community. While the district for the school makes up almost half of Dedham, the size of the school is small enough that the administration really know each child and family well. Class sizes in my sons grade are less than 20, a student:teacher ratio that is largely unheard of in public schools. Despite being almost 100 years old, the school has been lovingly maintained. Mr. Paris, the principal, is the backbone of the school and an absolute gift to parents and the community!
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2019

Between 2 children, this is my 7th year here. This is a great school with great teachers and staff. Mr. Paris, the school principal, is the best!
Submitted by parent on September 24, 2017

I'm a parent of a first grader at Riverdale and my experience thus far has been very positive. The Principal, Ed Paris, is excellent and does a great job communicating with parents and fostering a sense of community. I don't have any concerns about the curriculum at this point and I think my child will do well in this environment.
Submitted by parent on September 08, 2017

Overall we have had a good experience. Teachers and principal really care about students and communication with them is often, which is key.
Submitted by parent on February 03, 2016

Caring staff. It all starts with the New Principal, Ed Paris. It's a tight knit community. There are great before and after school activities run by staff and parent volunteers. Dedicated PTO. The building could use a serious update, but it's the people inside the building that mold the children, not the brick and mortar that they sit in.
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2011

caring faculty and hard working staff. faculty take extra time to work with all of the kids to make sure they are all achieving their goals.