Oakdale Elementary is a culturally, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse school seated in the southwest corner of Oakdale, Minnesota near the headquarters of 3M. The school was originally built in 1967.  There have been a few additions since that time.  Three additional classrooms and a gymnasium were added in 2000. 

 

• Oakdale Elementary is home to approximately 525 students in grades PreK-5.
• Our school houses a multiple needs center, which works with families and students with developmental cognitive disabilities.
• Oakdale has highly qualified and caring staff to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
• Beyond the regular classroom, we have a number of programs to support the diversity of learners in our school.  Click the links below to learn more. 
  
  
  • SAIL (gifted & talented instruction for kids in grade 3-5) 
  • Young Scholars
  • English as a Second Language
  • Special Education 
  • Intervention
    
    
• We have an active PTA which partners with the school to help provide field trip opportunities and other much-needed classroom supplies.
• In addition to a rigorous curriculum aligned to the Common Core Standards, we have many extra-curricular and community service opportunities for students.
• School Musical for grades 1-5 

• Choir for grades 4-5

• Family Dance

• Community Education after school enrichment programs

• Jump Rope for Heart

 

The Oakdale Elementary community pledges to work together to monitor student achievement and to maintain a positive school and home environment, which supports and challenges each student.