Bard Academy At Simons Rock in Great Barrington, MA, enrolls 50 students in grades 9 and 10 within a rural community setting.
The co–ed school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 4:1, supported by 12 teachers for personalized instruction.
This nonsectarian secondary program is affiliated with The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) and regional independent school associations.
Bard Academy reports 18% student diversity and serves a small student body to meet academic needs in a rural area.
The school is part of the local Great Barrington education landscape alongside several nearby private schools offering high school and K–12 programs.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Llama
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bard Academy At Simons Rock?
The application deadline for Bard Academy At Simons Rock is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Bard Academy At Simons Rock is Berkshire Waldorf High School (6.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Berkshire Waldorf School (2.7 miles away)
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Berkshire Meadows
Special Education School
249 N Plain Rd
Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 528-2523
Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 528-2523
2.7 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 21 students Avg. class size: 15 students 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
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 206 students Tuition listed
Berkshire Waldorf High School
Special Program Emphasis
14 Pine Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3800
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3800
6.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
7.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Berkshire Christian Schools
(Christian)
259 Kemble St
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2446
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2446
9.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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