Elementary Schools in Dedham Public Schools

The Dedham School is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-8 within the Dedham Public Schools district in Maine. With a total enrollment of 147 students, Dedham School stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking in the top 20% of elementary schools statewide and maintaining a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years.

Dedham School's academic excellence is evident in its standardized test scores, which significantly outpace the district and state averages across all subject areas. In the 2024-2025 school year, 81.82% of Dedham School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 78.46% for the district and 63.84% for the state. The school also boasts a favorable student-teacher ratio of 9.6 to 1, well below the state average. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% in 2023-2024, while lower than many other schools, is an area that the school may want to focus on improving.

Overall, the data indicates that the Dedham School is a standout educational institution within the Dedham Public Schools district, providing a high-quality education to its students and consistently outperforming the district and state averages in academic achievement.