Dedham Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Dedham, MA
90 Sandy Valley Rd, Dedham, MA 02026
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Dedham
- Growing: enrollment up 20% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Dedham since at least 2011
Dedham Country Day School is an independent private school in Dedham, Massachusetts, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 287 students and around 7 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 20% since 2011–12. Students attend about 8.5 hours a day, 164 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 287
- Teachers
- 43.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 140 girls, 147 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8.5 hours
- School year
- 164 days
- Library
- Yes
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about Dedham Country Day School.
How it compares
- Larger than 88% of independent elementary schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 56 independent elementary schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- 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 Dedham Country Day School
What grades does Dedham Country Day School serve?
Dedham Country Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Dedham Country Day School?
About 287 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Dedham Country Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
Ursuline Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 7–12
The only Catholic school in Dedham
Dedham, MA0.5 mi
Xaverian Brothers High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 7–12
93% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Westwood, MA1.7 mi
The Rashi School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Jewish school in Dedham
Dedham, MA2.0 mi
St. Sebastians School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 7–12
The only all-boys school in Needham
Needham, MA2.4 mi
Catholic Memorial
Independent Catholic school · Grades 7–12
The only all-boys school in West Roxbury
West Roxbury, MA2.9 mi
Beacon Scholastic Academy
Alternative school · Grades 4–12
Smaller classes than 72% of independent schools in Massachusetts
Westwood, MA3.0 mi