Kolburne School in Great Barrington, MA, serves 64 students in grades 4 through 12 within a rural, nonsectarian special education program.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 4:1, supported by 16 faculty members, enabling small group instruction.
Approximately 50 percent of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting diversity within the enrollment.
As a co–educational school, Kolburne provides specialized education services in a rural community setting.
Kolburne School is a member of other school associations and operates alongside several other private schools in the Berkshires region.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Kolburne School?
The application deadline for Kolburne School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Kolburne School is Berkshire School (9.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Berkshire Waldorf School (10.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
9.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Berkshire Waldorf School
Waldorf School
35 W Plain Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4015
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4015
10.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 206 students Tuition listed
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
11.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
84 Alford Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-4400
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-4400
11.8 miles
Gr: 9-10 | 50 students
Berkshire Hills Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
900 Cheshire Rd
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-7777
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-7777
11.9 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 12 students
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