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Dedham Private Schools

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 public schools (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 73%.
40% of private schools in Dedham, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private 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 (26-27)

  • # Private 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 Private 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 Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,569
Students
$39,837
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dedham)
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
1,569 Students
126,221 Students
% Students of Color
22%
32%
0.51
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
110 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
8%
5%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
71 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
906 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
68%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
181 Students
33,174 Students
% of Others Students
14%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
268 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
86%
68%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
16 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$39,837
$26,631
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$53,266
$18,797
Average Endowment Size
$9.5 million
$94.31 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
73%
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 Noble And Greenough School, Ursuline Academy, and Dedham Country Day 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 22% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
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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