Dana Hall School
Independent school · Grades 5–12
Wellesley, MA
45 Dana Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only all-girls school in Wellesley
- The largest independent school in Wellesley
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Dana Hall School is an independent private school in Wellesley, Massachusetts, for students from 5th grade through 12th grade. It has about 462 students and around 8 students per teacher. The school is an all-girls school. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 160 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 5–12
- Students
- 462
- Teachers
- 57.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.1
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 160 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 77% of independent schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 39 independent schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Coalition of Girls' Schools
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
- The Association of Boarding Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Dana Hall School
What grades does Dana Hall School serve?
Dana Hall School serves grades 5–12.
How many students attend Dana Hall School?
About 462 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Dana Hall School?
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