Ursuline Academy

The Ursuline Academy is known as the home of the Bears, which is the school's mascot.

The Ursuline Academy resides on a beautiful campus with multiple school buildings in Dedham, MA.

The Ursuline Academy encourages young women to reach their full potential academically.

Ursuline Academy

Private High School | Grade 7-12

85 Lowder St, Dedham, MA

Dexter Neighborhood

3.9

3.3

364 Students

Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
8:1

Average SAT Score
1310

Average ACT Score
30

Average GPA
3.6

Graduation Rate
100%

Annual Tuition
$30,850

Religious Affiliation
Catholic

A+

Academics

B+

Teachers

College Prep

Resources/Facilities

B+

Clubs and Activities

Sports

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.6

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

8:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Part Time Teachers

College Prep

Average SAT

1310

Math

650

Verbal

660

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

Four-Year Matriculation Rate

100%

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female

100%

White

87%

Hispanic

6.8%

Asian

5.1%

Two or more races

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

School Rankings

#9 Best All Girls Schools in Massachusetts

#9 Best Catholic Schools in Massachusetts

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

IB Programs Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

Boston College 75 Students

Boston University 63 Students

University of Massachusetts Amherst 54 Students

Northeastern University 52 Students

Providence College 41 Students

College of the Holy Cross 38 Students

University of Connecticut 37 Students

Villanova University 37 Students

University of Vermont 35 Students

Fairfield University 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 42 Students

Psychology 41 Students

Nursing 36 Students

Biology 30 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students

Political Science and Government 18 Students

Marketing 16 Students

Computer Science 15 Students

Communications 13 Students

History 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Freshman

8/2/2025

Coming to Ursuline was one of the best decisions I have made. I love how inclusive and kind the community is. Ursuline has shaped me into a great student feeling confident for my life ahead.

5.0 Parent

7/22/2025

Great 6 years for my daughter. Small school setting, beautiful and compact campus. Opportunities in STEM and well as the arts.

3.0 Alum

4/8/2025

UA was a very welcoming community. Was a small school and very rigorous but all the girls were very supportive of each other due to that rigor.

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2.0 parent

11/19/2024

Caveat emptor. Looks great on the surface, but much of the support evaporates once your student is enrolled. Our child was a transfer student who experienced multiple disquieting interactions with faculty who seemed more focused on shaming her than investing in her growth and development.

5.0 parent

10/25/2024

Our daughter entered Ursuline Academy last year when she was in 7th grade, now in 8th grade.We are very happy with Ursuline! From our daughter's perspective, she has loved the sense of community and the welcoming atmosphere. The school encourages such a strong sense of sisterhood and friendship amon...

5.0 parent

10/10/2024

My daughter is currently in 8th grade at Ursuline Academy and is thriving. We have found the community to be amazing- great parent involvement and the teachers really care that the kids do well and excel.

5.0 parent

8/11/2021

Ursuline Academy has given our daughter the opportunity to be the best version of herself academically, as well as athletically. During these formative years, it was important that we could rely on a school that assisted us, as parents, in building confidence in our daughter and helping her to achie...

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$405K - $654K Price Range

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49 Total Sales

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$798,000 Price

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List Price Range

$878K - $4.5M

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Average Home Value

$1,568,456

Median Lot Size

29,185 Sq Ft

% Renters

31%

Average Household Income

$159,255

% of College Grads

59.7%

Median Age

Average House Size

3,204 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

20.0%

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3.5 Baths
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1 Bath
920 Sq Ft

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Noble and Greenough School

7th to 12th
Private

A+

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7th to 12th
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A+

St. Sebastian's School

7th to 12th
Private

A+

Dedham Dog Park

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Trails

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Massachusetts Norfolk County Dedham 02026 Dexter

Ursuline Academy is a private Catholic school for students in grades 7-12 located at 85 Lowder St in Dedham, MA. Annual tuition is $30,850. The school has a total enrollment of 364 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Ursuline Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,568,456. Discover additional schools in the area, like Noble and Greenough School, Catholic Memorial School, St. Sebastian's School, and more. Learn more about what Dedham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ursuline Academy.

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