Berkshire County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 private schools serving 2,337 students in Berkshire County, MA (there are 46 public schools, serving 14,169 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 39%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
30% of private schools in Berkshire County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 20
  • # Students Served: 2,337
  • Average Tuition: $34,113
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Berkshire County, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 20
  • # Students Served: 2,337
  • Average Tuition: $34,113
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Berkshire County, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Berkshire County Private Schools (2026-27)

Miss Hall's School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 55
All-girls | Specialized Curriculum
492 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1300
(11)
Berkshire School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 2
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
(1)
Buxton School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum
291 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 339-3727
Map of Hillcrest Educational Foundation
Gr: 1-12 | 314 students
Special Education School
788 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 637-2834
Map of St. Agnes Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
30 Carson Ave
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-3143
(1)
Map of St. Stanislaus Kostka School
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Catholic
108 Summer St
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-1091
Map of Bard Academy At Simons Rock
Gr: 9-10 | 50 students
84 Alford Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-4400
Map of Berkshire Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
259 Kemble St
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2446
Berkshire Country Day School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7
55 Interlaken Rd.
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 637-0755
(1)
Map of Berkshire Hills Sda School
Gr: 2-8 | 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
900 Cheshire Rd
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-7777
Map of Berkshire Meadows
Gr: Inquire with school | 21 students
Special Education School
249 N Plain Rd
Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 528-2523
Map of Berkshire Waldorf High School
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students
Specialized Curriculum
14 Pine Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3800
Map of Berkshire Waldorf School
Gr: NS-8 | 206 students
Waldorf School
35 W Plain Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4015
Map of High Point School
Gr: Inquire with school | 38 students
All-boys | Special Education School
242 W Mountain Rd
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2845
Map of Hillcrest Educational Center - Brookside
Gr: 3-12 | 26 students
Special Education School
788 South St
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 637-2834
Map of Hillcrest-brookside
Gr: NS | 34 students
All-boys | Special Education School
P.o.box 183
Pittsfield, MA 01202
(413) 499-7924
The Montessori School of the Berkshires Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 127 students
Montessori School
21 Patterson Road
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 637-3662
(1)
Map of Mt. Greylock Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Baptist
Po Box 922
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-2107
Map of Pine Cobble School
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
163 Gale Rd
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-4680
St. Mary's School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Catholic
115 Orchard St
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-1079
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Berkshire County Private Schools (Closed)

John Dewey Academy Photo
Gr: 10-12 | 20 students
Specialized Curriculum
389 Main St
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-0084
(2)
Map of Kinderhof Waldorf School
Gr: PK-K | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
76 Boice Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-9297
Map of Kolburne School
Gr: 4-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
343 New Marlboro Southfield Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 229-8787
Map of Sacred Heart School
Gr: K-4 | 223 students
Catholic
1 Meadow Lane
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 443-6379
Map of Valleyhead Inc
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students
All-girls | Special Education School
P O Box 714
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-3635

Overview

Category
This State (MA)
US
# Schools
20 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data

Private schools down 1 in Berkshire County, from 21 in 2016 to 20 in 2025, after peaking at 21 in 2020.
# Students
2,337 Students
126,166 Students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data

Average size up 2 students in Berkshire County private schools, from 117 in 2016 to 119 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
20%
32%

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Students of color down 2 points in Berkshire County private schools, from 21% in 2016 to 19% in 2025, while Massachusetts rose from 27% to 31%.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
318 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1

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Student-teacher ratio lower in Berkshire County, at 7:1 versus 8:1 in Massachusetts and 11:1 nationally in 2025.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
68%
Advanced degrees up 8 points in Berkshire County private schools, rising from 68% in 2017 to 76% in 2025.
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

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Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
16 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$34,113
$26,649
Tuition up 28% in Berkshire County, private school tuition rose from $25,321 in 2016 to $32,494 in 2025, above Massachusetts and the U.S.
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
37%
Financial aid up 4 points in Berkshire County private schools, from 35% in 2017 to 39% in 2025.
Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,800
$18,694
Average Acceptance Rate
39%
73%
Average Endowment Size
$75.73 million
$94.31 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.63

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Diversity score up 5 points in Berkshire County private schools, rising from 0.49 in 2016 to 0.54 in 2025.
# American Indian Students
7 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
100 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%

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Asian share down 1 point in Berkshire County private schools, from 6% in 2016 to 5% in 2025.
# Hispanic Students
151 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
6%

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Hispanic share up 1 point in Berkshire County private schools, from 6% in 2016 to 7% in 2025.
# Black Students
123 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%

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Black student share up 1 point in Berkshire County private schools, from 4% in 2016 to 5% in 2025, matching Massachusetts at 7% in 2025.
# White Students
1,556 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
67%
55%

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White share down 4 points in Berkshire County private schools, from 69% in 2016 to 65% in 2025, while Massachusetts fell from 64% to 54%.
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
400 Students
33,188 Students
% of Others Students
17%
27%

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Other-race share up 3 points in Berkshire County private schools, rising from 15% in 2016 to 18% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Berkshire County, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Berkshire County, MA include St. Agnes Academy, Miss Hall's School, and Buxton School.
How many private schools are located in Berkshire County?
20 private schools are located in Berkshire County.
How diverse are private schools in Berkshire County?
Berkshire County private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Berkshire County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Berkshire County are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Berkshire County?
30% of private schools in Berkshire County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Berkshire County are often viewed compared to one another?

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