The family support at Ridgewood School is what makes our school so special. Students come to school prepared to learn. Small class sise and a safe enviroment sets Ridgewood apart from all the rest. It is a wonderful beginning for students.
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Posted by a parent on 08/26/09
We have had one child attend Ridgewood from Kindergarten to 8th grade and would not consider another school in the area. An excellent curriculum; a qualified, capable, compassionate, and challenging faculty; and the partnership that is fostered between parents and teachers and students and teachers
... Read more creates an overwhelmingly positive environment for students to thrive and advance. Our second child is currently at the school and we feel the same now that we did with our first child. There is no better, safer, more intellectually stimulating school in our area. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/26/09
Excellent. Best school inarea. Great teachers and conducive atmosphere.
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Posted by a parent on 08/25/09
Ridgewood provides an excellent environmet for children to reach their potential. With great teachers, small class sizes and an excellent administration, Ridgewood stands out above all the rest.
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Posted by a parent on 08/25/09
My children have been attending Ridgewood for a few years. I have seen a change over in staff that caused some turmoil in the school. I believe change can be a good thing. This school is just awesome! My children love it and so do I. The winter play put on by the upper level students is better than anything
... Read more you will ever see at a high school. The great thing about it is students participating probably never would get the chance to do this in a public school. At Ridgewood, they can really be themselves without fear of anyone making fun of them. Ridgewood offers far more than just a great curriculum and small class room sizes. At this school, your child really has a chance to develop, to broaden his or her horizon by trying different things like acting or singing in front of everyone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/25/09
At Ridgewood, my children have had a chance to grow, excel and be accepted in a safe and academically challenging learning environment. The small class sizes have allowed them more one on one time with teachers and a chance to participate and shine in activities that maybe only a few could participate
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Posted by a parent on 08/24/09
It is the best school available in Clark County. It has excellent academic and extra-curricular activities. The emphasis is on the total development of children.
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Posted by a parent on 09/23/08
Ridgewood provides an outstanding learning environment with caring teachers and staff. The classroom size allows for more personal attention to the invividual needs of each student. The experience has been so positive that our children love going to school everyday!
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Posted by a parent on 03/28/08
Very good school. High academic standards. Family like atmosphere. Small class size-17 pupils max. Soft on discipline, but usually not needed with the type of student that attends.
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Posted by a parent on 02/23/08
Ridgewood is the oldest private elementary day school in Ohio. The teachers are dedicated and the classes are quite small. The children are in an a special place that is conducive to learning. The parents are really involved with the school. A number of children have gone on to very selective schools
... Read more all over the country. The Ridgewood graduates are at the very top of the local high schools too. Given the situation with the local public schools, some Ridgewood classes are full. There is an emphasis on writing and speaking which serves the students well the rest of their academic careers. Ridgewood is not for everyone, but for those children and their parents who really understand the value of education and who are willing to work hard, Ridgewood is the stepping stone to excellence. Read less
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Springfield schools — Ridgewood School is located at 2420 St Paris Pike, Springfield OH 45504. 2420 St Paris Pike is in the 45504 ZIP code in Springfield, OH Ridgewood School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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