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Dedham Country Day School
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Dedham ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,569 students in Dedham, MA, 37% of all K-12 students in Dedham, MA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
40% of private schools in Dedham, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,569
  • Average Tuition: $39,837
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 22%
  • View Dedham, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,569
  • Average Tuition: $39,837
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 22%
  • View Dedham, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Dedham ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Dedham Country Day School Photo
Dedham Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
90 Sandy Valley Road
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 329-0850
(1)
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Map of Noble And Greenough School
Noble And Greenough School
Gr: 7-12 | 620 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 18
10 Campus Drive
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 320-7271
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Ursuline Academy Photo
Ursuline Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 370 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15
All-girls (Catholic)
85 Lowder St
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 326-6161
(7)
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Map of Kids Place At The Vna
Kids Place At The Vna
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
1100 High Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 329-8603
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The Rashi School Photo
The Rashi School
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Jewish
8000 Great Meadow Road
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 355-7317
(3)
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Dedham, MA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

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²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
1,569
Students
-2.4% (-38 students) 10-yr
$39,837
Avg. Tuition
-2.6% (-$1,063) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
+15.8% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-14.3% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dedham)
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
852 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearDedham, MA Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20206
20196
20186
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
1,569 Students
126,399 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025314159179
2024313156172
2023319159174
2022309162185
2021308159180
2020264155171
2019267157175
2018270157172
2017330160180
2016330159178
2015321152167
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% Students of Color
22%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202518%31%34%
202419%29%34%
202325%30%33%
202214%29%33%
202114%28%32%
202012%27%32%
201919%26%31%
201814%25%31%
201725%26%32%
201625%27%32%
201519%28%32%
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0.51
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.510.630.65
20240.510.630.65
20230.480.620.65
20220.340.600.64
20210.340.600.64
20200.370.590.64
20190.370.570.63
20180.390.580.63
20170.430.550.61
20160.430.550.61
20150.400.550.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
110 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
8%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20259%6%5%
20249%6%5%
20238%6%5%
20223%7%4%
20213%6%4%
20204%7%4%
20194%6%4%
20183%5%4%
20174%6%4%
20164%5%4%
20154%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
57 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20254%6%9%
20244%6%9%
20233%6%9%
20222%5%8%
20212%5%9%
20202%5%9%
20192%5%8%
20182%5%8%
20173%4%8%
20163%4%8%
20153%5%8%
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# Black Students
71 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20255%7%7%
20245%7%7%
20236%7%8%
20224%6%7%
20214%6%7%
20204%6%8%
20194%6%7%
20184%6%7%
20174%6%7%
20164%6%7%
20154%7%8%
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# White Students
906 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
68%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202568%54%52%
202468%54%52%
202370%56%52%
202281%58%54%
202181%59%54%
202078%59%54%
201978%61%56%
201877%61%56%
201774%63%58%
201674%64%58%
201577%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
181 Students
33,222 Students
% of Others Students
14%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202514%27%26%
202414%27%26%
202313%25%25%
202210%24%25%
202110%24%25%
202012%23%24%
201912%22%24%
201814%23%23%
201715%21%22%
201615%21%22%
201512%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
268 Teachers
15,794 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20256:18:111:1
20246:18:111:1
20236:18:111:1
20225:18:111:1
20215:18:111:1
20206:18:112:1
20196:19:112:1
20187:19:112:1
20176:19:112:1
20167:19:112:1
20157:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
86%
67%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202586%67%55%
202486%67%54%
202386%67%54%
202286%67%54%
202186%67%54%
201875%65%53%
201775%64%53%
201675%64%52%
201575%64%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025141415
2024141415
2023141415
2022141415
2021141415
2020151415
2019151415
2018151415
2017151415
2016151415
2015141415
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Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
16 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025201613
2024201512
2023201411
2022201511
2021181411
2020121411
2019121311
2018121311
2017101310
2016101210
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$39,837
$26,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$39,837$26,485$15,012
2024$39,131$27,159$13,254
2023$39,131$25,129$12,626
2022$37,957$24,457$12,187
2021$36,695$22,623$11,800
2020$35,320$21,672$11,512
2019$35,320$20,983$11,293
2018$31,001$20,804$11,017
2017$29,900$20,615$10,708
2016$29,450$20,164$10,356
2015$40,900$19,785$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
32%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202532%36%34%
202431%36%34%
202330%37%34%
202228%36%33%
202128%35%33%
202028%35%32%
201927%34%31%
201827%33%30%
201723%32%30%
201623%31%29%
201523%31%28%
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Average Endowment Size
$9.5 million
$87.88 million

Endowment Trends (2019-2025)

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$9 M$83 M$39 M
2024$9 M$105 M$39 M
2023$9 M$103 M$39 M
2022$9 M$100 M$40 M
2021$10 M$102 M$40 M
2020$10 M$104 M$40 M
2019$10 M$107 M$40 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
71%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202550%71%81%
202437%70%85%
202337%71%85%
202240%70%85%
202140%71%85%
202040%71%85%
201940%71%85%
201840%71%85%
201747%71%85%
201647%70%85%
201547%69%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dedham, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Dedham, MA include Dedham Country Day School, Noble And Greenough School, and Ursuline Academy.
How many private schools are located in Dedham?
5 private schools are located in Dedham.
How diverse are private schools in Dedham?
Dedham private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Dedham go to private school?
37% of all K-12 students in Dedham are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dedham?
40% of private schools in Dedham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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