Dedham
2,668 Students
7 Schools
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,671 |
| Hispanic | 509 |
| Black | 263 |
| Asian | 69 |
| Two or More | 150 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White1,671 (62.7%)
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Hispanic509 (19.1%)
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Black263 (9.9%)
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Two or More150 (5.6%)
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Asian69 (2.6%)
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American Indian1 (0.0%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 5 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
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
Elementary School 1st - 5th
719 Students
High School 9th - 12th
555 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
285 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - K
320 Students
Elementary School 1st - 5th
Elementary School 1st - 5th
Elementary School 1st - 5th