Riverdale Elementary School

Riverdale Elementary School is highly rated in Dedham.

Riverdale Elementary School has 172 students attending.

Riverdale Elementary School serves students grades 1-5 in Dedham.

Riverdale Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 1-5

143 Needham St, Dedham, MA

Riverdale Neighborhood

Dedham Public Schools

5.0

174 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Edward Paris

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1

Math Proficiency
37%

Reading Proficiency
52%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

52%

Math Proficiency

37%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

9:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

4.4%

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

170:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.3%

Female

47.7%

White

71.8%

Hispanic

13.2%

Two or more races

6.9%

Black

4.6%

Asian or Pacific Islander

3.4%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

2/23/2022

We have been so pleased with the Riverdale school! The staff and principal truly care about our children! I am impressed with their homework and the school curriculum! Excellent school

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5.0 parent

1/23/2025

Love our little neighborhood school! The best!

5.0 parent

6/1/2021

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.

5.0 parent

6/9/2020

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...

5.0 parent

5/18/2019

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!

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78 Total Sales

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1 in Attendance Zone

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About Riverdale

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List Price Range

$416K - $1.2M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$719,071

Median Lot Size

6,534 Sq Ft

% Renters

25%

Household Income

$155,901

% of College Grads

56.7%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,477 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

9.7%

Homes for Sale

$2,045,000
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,500 Sq Ft
98 Horrigan Dr

Unit 22

New 16 days ago
Spectacular NEW CONSTRUCTION homes on Horrigan Drive at Rodman Pond in Precinct 1 - Dedham! FINAL PHASE of four (4) homes just released with 22 of the 26 now sold or under contract. Spring 2026 delivery. Main level features gorgeous chef's kitchen w/custom cabinetry, quartz counters, center island, ...

Elaine Patterson Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood
$1,995,000
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,500 Sq Ft
80 Horrigan Dr

Unit 24

New 21 days ago
Spectacular NEW CONSTRUCTION homes on Horrigan Drive at Rodman Pond in Precinct 1 - Dedham! FINAL PHASE of four (4) homes just released with 22 of the 26 now sold or under contract. Spring 2026 delivery. Main level features gorgeous chef's kitchen w/custom cabinetry, quartz counters, center island, ...

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- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 6,046 Sq Ft
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New 22 days ago
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Homes for Rent

$8,500 per month
- 7 Beds
- 5.5 Baths
- 6,000 Sq Ft
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Dedham, MA
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$3,600 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,600 Sq Ft
81 Needham St

Unit 81-83 Needham Street - Un

Dedham, MA
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- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,312 Sq Ft
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Dedham, MA
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Dog Park
Picnic Area
Trails

Millennium Park

Bike Trails
Boating
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Cutler Park Reservation

Bike Trails
Fishing
Trails

Draper Playground

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground

Wilson Mountain Reservation

Bike Trails
Fishing
Lake

Havey Beach

Boating

Barnes Memorial Park

Riverdale Park

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