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#162 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 42% of private schools
Dana Hall School
High School
45 DANA RD, Wellesley, MA 02482
Enrollment
483
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
6.6
Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
483
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
6.6
Grades
5th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#162 of 388
In Wellesley
#3 of 3
public schools
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About Dana Hall School
Dana Hall School is a private high school in Wellesley, MA. Dana Hall School serves approximately 483 students, and covers grades 5th-12th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Dana Hall School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #162 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 6.6 · Average
- MA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 8.5:1 students to teachers, Dana Hall School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Dana Hall School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Dana Hall School compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Wellesley, MA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Dana Hall School (this school) | 6.6 |
| Hunnewell | 9.0 |
| Wellesley Middle | 9.6 |
| Wellesley Sr High | 8.9 |
| Sprague Elementary School | 7.8 |
| John D Hardy | 9.8 |
| Ernest F Upham | 7.9 |
| Katharine Lee Bates | 9.3 |
| Joseph E Fiske | 9.0 |
| Schofield | 8.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
45 DANA RD, Wellesley, MA 02482
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dana Hall School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. John D Hardy (rated 9.8/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wellesley Middle (rated 9.6/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Newman Elementary (rated 9.6/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Needham), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Wellesley, see our Wellesley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hunnewell Wellesley | 0.2 mi | 9.0 |
| TENACRE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Wellesley | 0.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Wellesley Middle Wellesley | 0.8 mi | 9.6 |
| Wellesley Sr High Wellesley | 0.8 mi | 8.9 |
| Sprague Elementary School Wellesley | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| Ernest F Upham Wellesley | 1.4 mi | 7.9 |
| MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL OF WELLESLEY HILLS Wellesley Hls | 1.4 mi | — |
| John D Hardy Wellesley | 1.3 mi | 9.8 |
| Katharine Lee Bates Wellesley | 1.7 mi | 9.3 |
| RIVERBEND SCHOOL Natick | 1.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Newman Elementary Needham | 1.9 mi | 9.6 |
| WALKER SCHOOL Needham | 2.5 mi | 8.6 |
| Lilja Elementary Natick | 2.0 mi | 6.6 |
| Memorial Natick | 2.3 mi | 7.4 |
| ST JOHN SCHOOL Wellesley | 2.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Sunita L. Williams Elementary Needham | 2.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Chickering Dover | 3.0 mi | 6.7 |
| Schofield Wellesley | 2.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Preschool at Wellesley Schools Wellesley | 2.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Joseph E Fiske Wellesley | 2.5 mi | 9.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02482 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$240,069
Median Home Value
$1,255,200
Median Rent
$2,674/mo
Population
10,758
College Educated
83.5%
Homeownership
80%
Avg Commute
31.4 min
Poverty Rate
4%
Median Age
47.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Amesbury High Amesbury, MA | 6.6 |
| Frontier Regional South Deerfield, MA | 6.6 |
| GANN ACADEMY-THE NEW JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL Waltham, MA | 6.6 |
| Joseph Case High Swansea, MA | 6.6 |
| Northbridge High Whitinsville, MA | 6.6 |
| Tyngsborough High School Tyngsborough, MA | 6.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dana Hall School
What grades does Dana Hall School serve?
Dana Hall School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Dana Hall School?
Dana Hall School has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dana Hall School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dana Hall School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Dana Hall School rank in MA?
Dana Hall School ranks #162 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Dana Hall School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dana Hall School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dana Hall School a private school?
Yes, Dana Hall School is a private all-girls school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Dana Hall School a religious school?
No, Dana Hall School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 483
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 159 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Phone
- (781) 235-3010
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