District Overview
Headquartered at 100 Whiting Avenue in Dedham, Massachusetts, Dedham Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district serving a large suburban community within the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan area. Operating independently as a non-charter district, it oversees seven operational schools that provide a continuous educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Located in a thriving suburban setting, the district offers comprehensive academic programming and early childhood education designed to support families across all primary and secondary grade levels.

Reflecting the 2024–2025 national profile context, Dedham Public Schools educates 2,668 students, comprising 1,350 male students, 1,313 female students, and a diverse student body that includes 1,671 White, 509 Hispanic, 263 Black, 150 multiracial, and 69 Asian learners. To ensure tailored academic and social-emotional support across its campuses, the district maintains a extensive staffing network totaling over 973 full-time equivalent personnel. This dedicated workforce includes approximately 517 full-time equivalent teachers, 105 instructional aides, and 351 support staff professionals, creating a well-resourced learning environment committed to student development and instructional excellence.
7
Total Schools
2,668
Total Students
517.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dedham
Demographic Student Count
White1,671
Hispanic509
Black263
Asian69
Two or More150
American Indian1
  • White
    1,671 (62.7%)
  • Hispanic
    509 (19.1%)
  • Black
    263 (9.9%)
  • Two or More
    150 (5.6%)
  • Asian
    69 (2.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Dedham
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:2,668*
Teachers (FTE):517.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.2
Schools in Dedham
Found 7 Schools
321 Students
Elementary School 1st - 5th
320 Students
Elementary School 1st - 5th
262 Students
Elementary School 1st - 5th
206 Students
Elementary School 1st - 5th