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Dedham Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 1,541 students in Dedham, MA.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.
50% of private elementary schools in Dedham, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,541
  • 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)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,541
  • 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 Elementary 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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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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
1,541
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
4 Schools
491 Schools
# Students
1,541 Students
91,550 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025385191199
2024384188192
2023392189193
2022380189205
2021379186201
2020384181188
2019384188193
2018388188190
2017405189199
2016405189196
2015395175183
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% Students of Color
22%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202518%30%33%
202419%29%32%
202325%29%32%
202214%28%32%
202114%27%31%
202011%26%31%
201919%24%31%
201813%24%30%
201725%26%31%
201625%26%31%
201519%27%31%
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0.50
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.500.610.64
20240.500.610.64
20230.470.590.63
20220.320.570.62
20210.320.570.62
20200.340.560.62
20190.340.540.61
20180.350.540.60
20170.420.520.59
20160.420.510.59
20150.390.520.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
110 Students
4,948 Students
% Asian Students
9%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20259%6%5%
20249%5%5%
20238%6%5%
20224%7%5%
20214%6%5%
20203%6%5%
20193%5%4%
20183%5%4%
20175%5%4%
20165%5%4%
20155%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
57 Students
5,988 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20255%6%9%
20245%7%9%
20233%6%9%
20222%5%8%
20212%6%9%
20202%6%9%
20192%5%8%
20182%5%8%
20173%4%8%
20163%4%8%
20153%5%8%
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# Black Students
71 Students
7,413 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20255%8%8%
20245%8%8%
20236%7%8%
20224%7%7%
20214%7%8%
20204%7%8%
20194%7%8%
20184%7%8%
20174%7%7%
20164%7%8%
20154%8%8%
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# White Students
898 Students
54,151 Students
% White Students
69%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202569%58%55%
202469%58%55%
202371%60%55%
202282%62%57%
202182%63%57%
202081%63%58%
201981%66%59%
201880%65%59%
201775%67%61%
201675%68%61%
201578%67%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
61 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
161 Students
20,106 Students
% of Others Students
12%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202512%22%22%
202412%22%22%
202312%21%22%
20228%19%22%
20218%18%20%
202010%18%19%
201910%17%20%
201811%18%20%
201713%17%19%
201613%16%18%
201510%15%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
267 Teachers
11,919 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
20205:18:111:1
20195:18:111:1
20187:19:111:1
20176:19:111:1
20166:19:112:1
20157:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
86%
68%

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

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202586%68%54%
202486%68%54%
202386%68%53%
202286%68%53%
202186%68%53%
201875%65%52%
201775%65%51%
201675%64%51%
201575%65%50%
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Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025141416
2024141415
2023141415
2022141415
2021141415
2020151415
2019151415
2018151415
2017151415
2016151415
2015141315
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Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
14 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025201412
2024201311
2023201310
2022201310
2021181210
2020121210
2019121210
2018121210
2017101110
201610119
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$39,837
$24,964

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$39,837$24,810$14,043
2024$39,131$24,458$12,357
2023$39,131$22,154$11,693
2022$37,957$21,460$11,199
2021$36,695$19,366$10,824
2020$35,320$18,487$10,496
2019$35,320$17,868$10,300
2018$31,001$17,895$10,056
2017$29,900$17,409$9,712
2016$29,450$17,097$9,307
2015$40,900$17,131$8,903
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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%33%
202330%37%33%
202228%35%32%
202128%35%32%
202028%35%31%
201927%34%30%
201827%33%29%
201723%31%29%
201623%30%28%
201523%30%27%
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Average Endowment Size
$9.5 million
$53.72 million

Endowment Trends (2019-2025)

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$9 M$50 M$33 M
2024$9 M$55 M$24 M
2023$9 M$54 M$24 M
2022$9 M$53 M$24 M
2021$10 M$55 M$23 M
2020$10 M$54 M$21 M
2019$10 M$44 M$20 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
73%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearDedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202550%73%81%
202437%71%85%
202337%73%85%
202240%73%85%
202140%75%86%
202040%74%86%
201940%74%85%
201840%73%85%
201747%74%86%
201647%72%85%
201547%71%86%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Dedham, MA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Dedham, MA include Dedham Country Day School, Ursuline Academy, and Noble And Greenough School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Dedham?
4 private elementary schools are located in Dedham.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Dedham?
50% of private elementary schools in Dedham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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