Oak Hill, Massachusetts facts for kids
Oak Hill is one of the 13 villages that make up the city of Newton. It's located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in the United States.
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Exploring Oak Hill's Past and Place
Oak Hill is built on a natural rise in the land, also called Oak Hill. People have known this area by that name since the mid-1600s. It's one of seven main hills in Newton. The other main hills are Nonantum Hill, Waban Hill, Chestnut Hill, Bald Pate Hill, Institution Hill, and Mount Ida.
After World War II, a neighborhood called Oak Hill Park was built here. It had about 412 houses. These homes were made on an old gravel quarry. They were built for soldiers returning from the war, often called 'GIs'. This was part of a bigger plan to create affordable homes in Newton after the war. Many of these first houses are still standing. Some have been replaced with newer, often larger, homes.
Schools and Learning Centers
Schools for Kids and Teens
- Memorial Spaulding Elementary School, a public elementary school
- Oak Hill Middle School, a public middle school
- Charles E. Brown Middle School, another public middle school
- Newton South High School, a public high school
These schools are all part of the Newton Public Schools system.
Colleges and Universities
- The Mount Ida Campus of the University of Massachusetts Amherst is located here. It used to be a private college called Mount Ida College. That college closed down in 2018.
- William James College is also in Oak Hill. It's a private college that focuses on psychology. It was formerly known as the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology.
Historic Places to See
Oak Hill is home to a few important historic buildings:
- Dr. Henry Jacob Bigelow House, located at 72–80 Ober Road
- Working Boys Home, located at 333 Nahanton Street
