Best Public Schools in Zip Code 02026

The 02026 zip code of Dedham, Massachusetts is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout performers and others lagging behind district and state averages.

Among the top-performing schools in the area is Greenlodge Elementary School, which consistently exceeds district and state averages on MCAS tests, with 56.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 71.43% in Mathematics. Another strong performer is Oakdale Elementary School, which has 49.38% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 45.96% in Mathematics. In contrast, Avery and Riverdale lag behind the district and state averages on MCAS tests.

At the high school level, Dedham High School stands out with a strong 91.3% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 1.7% dropout rate. The school's MCAS scores are close to the district and state averages, and it is ranked 156th out of 349 Massachusetts high schools. Overall, the schools in the 02026 zip code of Dedham demonstrate a range of academic performance, with opportunities for the district to identify and share best practices from the higher-performing schools.