For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,624 students in Dedham, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dedham, MA are Greenlodge, Oakdale and Riverdale. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dedham, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dedham have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dedham, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenlodge
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
191 Greenlodge Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-4000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-4000
Grades: 1-5
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Oakdale
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
147 Cedar Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-6000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-6000
Grades: 1-5
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Riverdale
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
143 Needham Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-2000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-2000
Grades: 1-5
| 193 students
Rank: #44.
Dedham Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Whiting Avenue
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-7000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: #55.
Avery
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
336 High Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-5000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-5000
Grades: 1-5
| 322 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dedham, MA?
How many public elementary schools are located in Dedham?
5 public elementary schools are located in Dedham.
What is the racial composition of students in Dedham?
Dedham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Dedham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Dedham include: Greenlodge vs. Oakdale, Oakdale vs. Greenlodge, Riverdale vs. Greenlodge
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