For the 2024 school year, there are 18 private schools serving 1,993 students in Berkshire County, MA (there are 48 public schools, serving 14,516 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Berkshire County, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Berkshire County, MA include Buxton School, Miss Hall's School and St. Agnes Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 34%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 70%.
33% of private schools in Berkshire County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Berkshire County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
492 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1300
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
55 Interlaken Rd.
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 637-0755
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 637-0755
Grades: NS-8
| 132 students
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
30 Carson Ave
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-3143
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-3143
Grades: NS-8
| 166 students
84 Alford Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-4400
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-4400
Grades: 9-10
| 50 students
Berkshire Christian Schools
(Christian)
259 Kemble St
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2446
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2446
Grades: PK-12
| 61 students
Berkshire Hills Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
900 Cheshire Rd
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-7777
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-7777
Grades: 2-8
| 12 students
Berkshire Meadows
Special Education School
249 N Plain Rd
Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 528-2523
Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 528-2523
Grades: 1-12
| 22 students
14 Pine Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3800
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Berkshire Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
38 W Plain Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4015
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4015
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Hillcrest Educational Center - Brookside
Special Education School
788 South St
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 637-2834
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 637-2834
Grades: 3-12
| 26 students
Hillcrest-brookside
All-boys | Special Education School
P.o.box 183
Pittsfield, MA 01202
(413) 499-7924
Pittsfield, MA 01202
(413) 499-7924
Grades: NS
| 34 students
21 Patterson Road
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 637-3662
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 637-3662
Grades: NS-8
| 127 students
Mt. Greylock Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Po Box 922
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-2107
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-2107
Grades: PK-12
| 23 students
St. St.anislaus Kostka School
(Catholic)
108 Summer St
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-1091
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-1091
Grades: PK-8
| 91 students
Berkshire County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
John Dewey Academy (Closed 2022)
Special Program Emphasis
389 Main St
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-0084
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-0084
Grades: 10-12
| 20 students
Kinderhof Waldorf School (Closed 2023)
Daycare / Preschool
76 Boice Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-9297
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-9297
Grades: PK-K
| 10 students
Kolburne School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
343 New Marlboro Southfield Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 229-8787
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 229-8787
Grades: 4-12
| 64 students
Sacred Heart School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
1 Meadow Lane
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 443-6379
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 443-6379
Grades: K-4
| 223 students
Valleyhead Inc (Closed 2000)
All-girls | Special Education School
P O Box 714
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-3635
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-3635
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Berkshire County, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Berkshire County, MA include Buxton School, Miss Hall's School and St. Agnes Academy.
How many private schools are located in Berkshire County, MA?
18 private schools are located in Berkshire County, MA.
How diverse are private schools in Berkshire County, MA?
Berkshire County, MA private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 30%.
What percentage of students in Berkshire County, MA go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Berkshire County, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Berkshire County, MA?
33% of private schools in Berkshire County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
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