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

206 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Edward Paris

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Math Proficiency
37%

Reading Proficiency
42%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

42%

Math Proficiency

37%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 10:1 Teachers 21	Full Time Teachers 21
Teachers in First or Second Year 4.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

170:1

Student Diversity

Female 55.7%	Male 44.3%
White 64.4%	Hispanic 17%
Black 7.7%	Two or more races 7.2%
Asian 3.6%

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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List Price Range

$503K - $1.6M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$748,085

Median Lot Size

6,534 Sq Ft

% Renters

25%

Average Household Income

$155,901

% of College Grads

56.7%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,489 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

9.5%

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Dedham High School

9th to 12th
Public

B+

Needham High School

9th to 12th
Public

A+

Newton South High School

9th to 12th
Public

A+

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Massachusetts Norfolk County Dedham 02026 Riverdale

Riverdale Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 1-5 in Dedham, MA and is served by the Dedham Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 206 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Riverdale Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $748,085. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dedham High School, Needham High School, Newton South High School, and more. Learn more about what Dedham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Riverdale Elementary School.

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