Dedham, MA · K–11
Last verified August 20, 2026
90 Sandy Valley Rd, 02026 · (781) 329-0850
Enrollment
298
Student:teacher
6:1
Published tuition
$32,300–$54,000
Application fee
$60
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Tuition by division
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Head of school
Allison Webster
Head of School
Curriculum & special classes
DCD offers a unique educational balance of challenging academics, arts, and athletics. The pre-K to 8 model ensures children master tasks critical to each developmental stage and grade level, laying a foundation for future learning.
Financial aid
DCD offers need-based financial assistance, with 28% of students receiving over $2 million in assistance for the 2024-25 school year. They use Clarity to process applications and also offer a merit-based Hawk Scholarship for middle school students.
Application fee: $60
Before & after school care
Before school
Not listed
After school
Extended Day Program, After School Programming, and enrichment activities (including private music lessons) are available.
Cost
Enrollment in our Extended Day Program and enrichment activities, including private music lessons, will incur an added fee. Please follow the links to these programs to understand the associated costs.
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
The admissions process provides an opportunity for the admissions committee, families, and students to learn more about each other and to discover if DCD is the best match. It begins in the fall for the following September, with applications and accompanying materials due by January 15 for a March 10 decision.
Apply by
January 15
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$60
What they ask for: Online inquiry form, Ravenna account, Application for Admissions online via Ravenna ($60 fee), AISNE form, Release of Records form, Teacher Evaluation form, Student Questionnaire (Grades 4-8), ISEE or SSAT (optional for Grades 5-8, MCAS or ERBs if applicable), parent tour or student visit. Financial aid application due January 15.
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