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Dedham Private Elementary Schools

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 72%.
50% of private elementary schools in Dedham, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # 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 (26-27)

  • # 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

4
Private Schools
1,541
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
4 Schools
492 Schools
# Students
1,541 Students
91,276 Students
% Students of Color
22%
31%
0.50
0.61
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
119 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
110 Students
4,947 Students
% Asian Students
9%
5%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
5,975 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
71 Students
7,410 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
898 Students
54,087 Students
% White Students
69%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
61 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
161 Students
20,073 Students
% of Others Students
12%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
267 Teachers
11,900 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
86%
69%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$39,837
$26,317
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$53,266
$14,582
Average Endowment Size
$9.5 million
$61.53 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
72%
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, Noble And Greenough School, and Ursuline Academy.
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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