Oak Street Elementary School

224 Oak Street

Franklin, MA 02038

School District

Franklin
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 13, 2023

I disagree with the person that said this is a great school. Parents are fed up. The ones who love Oak are cliquey and busybodies. If you’re a working parent or not able to volunteer money or time, don’t expect to be welcomed. There are some great teachers but serious issues are swept under the rug by administration. If your child doesn’t need extra help or academic support, you will love Oak. The minute your child struggles and you request extra help you’ll be treated differently. The staff gossip about parents and there is a negative culture. The PCC (the school’s PTA) spends a large portion of their funds on teacher appreciation and sucking up. Majority of the teachers are paid very well (close to or above 6 figure salary). If you enjoy sucking up and never questioning anything, you’ll love Oak. If you are concerned about how a school responds to behaviors, bullying, or struggling academics then please do not choose Oak. It only gets worse in the middle school. Choose a house in the Keller zone if you can or avoid Franklin entirely.
Submitted by parent on March 23, 2023

The administration and teachers at Oak Street work hard to make it a great experience for all children. We have loved having our children attend and appreciate the hard on behalf of the teachers and all staff. We are so lucky Oak Street was our school!
Submitted by parent on September 05, 2017

Our daughter has flourished at Oak st. Great family atmosphere for everyone
Submitted by student on June 30, 2016

This school has awsome teachers. I could say nothing bad about my experance there. I loved it there.
Submitted by parent on April 02, 2015

Unfortunately, Oak Street is run like a tike's penitentiary. The principal has been here much too long and treats most students as criminals, pouncing on any perceived infraction. We've had enough.
Submitted by other on October 07, 2014

my school is the best school in franklin\ever we have a really good dress code as well
Submitted by parent on February 10, 2013

The teachers and parents view themselves as a team and work to do what is best for each child. No cookie cutter curriculms, each child gets what they need.
Submitted by parent on July 17, 2011

Oak Street Elementary is a wonderful school. Parents are involved, teachers are great. ESP's are AWESOME! With nearly 500 students it amazes me that the principal knows each and every child by name. Community is great and kids love going to school! If I ever had to move, I would have to stay in the Oak St. District!
Submitted by parent on May 20, 2011

I have One daughter who finished Oak street last year and another currently in kindergarten. The teaching is great! They make sure kids learn to love learning!