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Odyssey Day School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Wakefield, MA

2 Audubon Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Wakefield since at least 2011

Odyssey Day School is an independent private school in Wakefield, Massachusetts, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 37 students and around 5 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
37
Teachers
6.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 21 girls, 16 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 59% of independent elementary schools in Massachusetts (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 84% of independent elementary schools in Massachusetts.
    • Compared with 56 independent elementary schools in Massachusetts.

    Students by survey year

    58’11–1247’13–1434’15–1646’17–1840’19–2053’21–2237’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K72
    K4
    TK8
    15
    25
    32
    42
    54
    65
    71
    81

    Student body

    Two or more races92%
    Asian5%
    Black3%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Odyssey Day School

    What grades does Odyssey Day School serve?

    Odyssey Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Odyssey Day School?

    About 37 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Odyssey Day School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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