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Best Dedham Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 Dedham Country Day School, Ursuline Academy, 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 (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dedham Country Day School
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(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

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, Ursuline Academy, 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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