For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 543 students in Dedham, MA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Dedham, MA is Dedham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dedham, MA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Dedham have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dedham, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dedham Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Whiting Avenue
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-7000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dedham, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dedham, MA include Dedham Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dedham?
1 public middle schools are located in Dedham.
What is the racial composition of students in Dedham?
Dedham public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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