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Best Dedham Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,569 students in Dedham, MA (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,699 public students). 37% of all K-12 students in Dedham, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Dedham, MA include Ursuline Academy, Dedham Country Day School, and Noble And Greenough School.
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 Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Dedham Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dedham Country Day School
Dedham Country Day School Photo - Welcome to Dedham Country Day!
(1)
90 Sandy Valley Road
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 329-0850
Gr: NS-8 | 309 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10 Campus Drive
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 320-7271
Gr: 7-12 | 620 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ursuline Academy
Ursuline Academy Photo - "Sisterhood" is a word frequently used to describe friendships at Ursuline that often transcend grade levels.
All-girls (Catholic)
(5)
85 Lowder St
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 326-6161
Gr: 7-12 | 370 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 Tuition listed
Kids Place At The Vna
Daycare / Preschool
1100 High Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 329-8603
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
The Rashi School
The Rashi School Photo
(Jewish)
(2)
8000 Great Meadow Road
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 355-7317
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Dedham)
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,569 Students
127,050 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
268 Teachers
15,733 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
86%
67%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
16 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$39,837
$26,482
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
36%
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$9.5 million
$85.4 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
110 Students
6,793 Students
% Asian Students
8%
5%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
7,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
71 Students
8,704 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
906 Students
67,962 Students
% White Students
68%
55%
# 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
33,443 Students
% of Others Students
14%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 Ursuline Academy, Dedham Country Day School, and Noble And Greenough School.
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 18% 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 Catholic and Jewish).

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