Red Oak Elementary School

Red Oak is an excellent place to go through elementary school. I had 2 kids get a decent education. The one thing I do not agree with is looping. if you get stuck with a bad teacher and you don't want to change the "mixup" of the class, you could have 2 bad years, like my daughter did. Her teacher was self absorbed and it wasn't until that was over that my daugher excelled with another teacher.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm so sorry but this school is no where near a great school. Teachers brag about how annoying kids are. They do not have any accountability for the way they treat students or parents. One teacher was boasting that she gets served a law suit from at least one parent every year. Please! Another teacher told our family directly that my son was lazy and reminded her of her own lazy son. REALLY? He was in 4th grade! She continued to fail him on nearly every assignment even if answers where correct saying his numbers where not styled to her liking or some other excuse. My son could barely read or write coming out of this school. I do have to say there are a very small handful of good teachers at this location such as Mrs. Erickson who was an amazing kind and supportive teacher to every student. The Principal is a kind nurturing man but cannot make up for a bad staff. We are now in a different state and at an amazing high end supportive public school and my son is well on his way to a top college for pre-med. If you are thinking about moving to the twin cities area consider other suburbs such as Edina or Minnetonka if schools are a concern.
--Submitted by a parent

I have three children who have attended Red Oak. I have always been impressed by the quality of education and the warm and caring staff who works so hard at Red Oak.
--Submitted by a parent

Red Oak is excellent. The staff is caring, understanding and adaptable to the uniquity of each student without detracting from the class. Teachers are very committed and creative in the ways they present different subjects. The principal is kind and very accessible/approachable to the students and regularly visits classrooms to interact with students. It's a comfortable and safe environment that just has a good feel to it. Everyone is very friendly and involved. Red Oak rocks!
--Submitted by a parent

My son is in first grade and he is in Ms. Thomas's class. We like her very much and tries to accommodate a lof of things for kids. She is very receptive and caring. She is open to ideas and since my son is advanced, she gives him advanced math packets, gives more thought to the next step the child should move to and she has helped my son move forward from wherever he is rather than waiting for the class to catch up to him. She has the AR program started for 1st graders(even though AR starts only from 2nd grade). I would suggest Ms.Thomas to any first grade parent.
--Submitted by MG, a parent

This is a great school if you get the right teachers. We had GREAT years and terrible years. There seems to be no recourse for the parents if a teacher decides your child is not to his/her liking. Great teachers I would encourage any parent to go for are Ms. Erickson and Mrs. Kudrle. Ms. Erickson cares about all levels succeeding and Mrs. Kudrle is very encouraging and positive.
--Submitted by BE's Mom, a parent