Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Yearly Tuition: $38,975
- Acceptance rate: 50%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Dedham Country Day School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Yearly Tuition: $38,975
- Acceptance rate: 50%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Upcoming Events
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School Rankings
Dedham Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1903
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 9, 2027
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
Learning Is a Way of Life
Student Body
Total Students
309 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No sweatpants
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$38,975
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $31,050 for Pre-Kindergarten to $52,000 for middle school grades. Please visit our website for tuitions by grade.
% on Financial Aid
28%
Acceptance Rate
50%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Marcus Nelson
Admissions Associate
Deb White
Application URL
Endowment Size
$10 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
School Mascot
Hawk
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Affinity SpacesCulture Club
Dialogue Groups
Arts and Music Programs:
After School Drama²ÝÁñÉçÇø Music Program
School Notes
- Dedham Country Day School believes that balance matters - in learning and life.
- DCD combines academic challenge with support; pedagogical tradition with innovation.
- Strong scholastics combined with outstanding arts, athletics, and service-learning create a program that is balanced and whole. Children learn who they are as diverse individuals and how to be part of something bigger.
- At DCD, a premium is placed on both academic and emotional intelligence.
- For over 120 years, DCD has been welcoming young children, passionate teachers, and committed families to its pre-kindergarten through grade 8 learning community.
- Visit us on our 17-acre campus, just minutes from Route 128 in Dedham.
- At DCD, we believe that balance matters-in learning and life. We combine academic challenge with support; pedagogical tradition with innovation. Strong scholastics combined with outstanding arts and athletics create a program that is balanced and whole. Here, a premium is placed on both academic and emotional intelligence. Children learn who they are as diverse individuals and how to be part of something bigger. Acceptance is a given, and children find encouragement in every connection they make. It`s a community that nurtures, nudges, and gives. That`s how we grow "whole" children-and, ultimately, adults who will thrive with the intellectual and emotional capacity to contribute to their world and enjoy meaningful lives. Visit us, and you`ll get a sense of how our students learn to think creatively and critically. You`ll see that from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8, kids are being kids-and being themselves. You`ll witness them tackling hands-on projects, collaborating, taking risks, solving problems-and, most of all, enjoying their experience. Explore DCD through our admissions events and a personal tour. Our 17-acre campus is just minutes from Route 128 in Dedham and offers children a wonderful space for outdoor learning, play, and athletic competition.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Dedham Country Day School cost?
Dedham Country Day School's tuition is approximately $38,975 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Dedham Country Day School?
The acceptance rate of Dedham Country Day School is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 71%.
What sports does Dedham Country Day School offer?
Dedham Country Day School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash and Tennis.
What is Dedham Country Day School's ranking?
Dedham Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Dedham Country Day School?
The application deadline for Dedham Country Day School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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School Reviews
5 8/12/2018
Our children started at DCD in 2007 in grades 4, 2 and Pre-K. From our first visit as prospective parents, we felt the special sense of community and connectedness that is a hallmark of the school. Teachers and students alike were engaging, happy and completely immersed in the school day. While at DCD, my children developed into engaged learners, well-rounded athletes, skilled artists (we have a musician, an actress, and a visual artist), strong self-advocates, and confident young adults. They were incredibly well prepared for high school, and two have gone on to successful college experiences with the life skills that began at DCD.
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