Berkshire School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 409 students
Yearly Tuition: $66,200
Acceptance rate: 27%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Berkshire School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Berkshire School
9	80
10	109
11	115
12	105

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Year Founded

1907

Campus Size

400 acres

School Motto

Pro Vita Non Pro Schola Discimus

Student Body

Total Students

409 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

71 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

Average Class Size

12 students

Average Percentile SSAT

65%

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Berkshire quarter zips, sweatshirts (no hoods), and team-issued tops (no t-shirts or jerseys); Bottoms: pants, and fingertip length for skirts, dresses, and shorts

Number of AP Courses

17 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus AB

Calculus BCChemistry

Comparative GovernmentEnglish Language

English LiteratureEnvironmental Science

French LanguagePhysics C: Mechanics

Spanish LanguageStatistics

Studio Art 2D DesignStudio Art 3D Design

Studio Art DrawingUS Government and Politics

US History

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$66,200

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Tuition Notes

$51,400 for day students.

% on Financial Aid

28%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$46,000

Acceptance Rate

27%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Dana Anselmi

Admissions Associate

Mark Saunders

Endowment Size

$195 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

20 sports

Colors

Green, Grey

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

https://www.berkshireschool.org/student-life/student-activities/~board/b-line/post/b-line-41-47

Arts and Music Programs:

https://www.berkshireschool.org/athletics/our-pages/afternoon-program

School Notes

Founded in 1907, Berkshire School is a coed college preparatory boarding and day school for 400 ninth-12th graders and post-graduates, offering a forward-thinking curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities on a 400-acre campus in Sheffield, Massachusetts.
Berkshire's signature programs, including Advanced Math/Science Research, Advanced Humanities Research, and Pro Vita Winter Session, are offered along with advanced sections and AP offerings in all disciplines.
These programs are designed to expand the minds, provide real-world experiences, and help distinguish our students in an increasingly competitive college process.
With a range of artistic and athletic offerings and national recognition for our efforts in sustainability, Berkshire provides an extraordinary setting in which students are encouraged to learn in the words of the School motto: Pro Vita Non Pro Schola Discimus, "Learning-not just for school but for life.".

Founded in 1907, Berkshire School is a coed college preparatory boarding and day school for 400 ninth-12th graders and post-graduates, offering a forward-thinking curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities on a 400-acre campus in Sheffield, Massachusetts. Berkshire`s signature programs, including Advanced Math/Science Research, Advanced Humanities Research, and Pro Vita Winter Session, are offered along with advanced sections and AP offerings in all disciplines. These programs are designed to expand the minds, provide real-world experiences, and help distinguish our students in an increasingly competitive college process. With a range of artistic and athletic offerings and national recognition for our efforts in sustainability, Berkshire provides an extraordinary setting in which students are encouraged to learn in the words of the School motto: Pro Vita Non Pro Schola Discimus, "Learning-not just for school but for life."
Berkshire is committed to ensuring that each student has a unique and relevant learning experience. By design, every student makes an impact at Berkshire, and no student is anonymous. Our enrollment size allows us to cultivate an exceptionally affirming and close-knit residential community. From the foundation of being known well, our students build confidence, which enables them to reimagine their potential in all areas of their development. Berkshire students genuinely care about each other-having a great sense of pride in seeing others do well-a distinguishing element that creates a healthy culture that balances ambition and humility.
Berkshire's dedication to academic, artistic, and athletic excellence has led to record numbers in admissions, success and achievement in every corner of our campus, and nearly 90% of our graduates earning acceptances to the most selective colleges and universities. The talent and dedication of our students has produced Regeneron Science Talent Search semi-finalists, primary authorships on scholarly publications, Scholastic Art Award national medalists, and New England Championship athletic teams.
Upon leaving Berkshire, our graduates are able to communicate effectively and persuasively, think critically and creatively, collaborate with others, and understand that they are part of something larger than themselves. They are part of a global network of nearly 7,000 alumni spanning 60 countries and 50 states. Berkshire strives to instill core values-curiosity, integrity, respect, inclusion, perseverance, and resilience-along with the critical skills, initiative, and confidence that will ensure our students' success in school and in life.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Lincoln Kierstein '26 - Co-founder of the New York City Ballet
- William Knowles '34 - Recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
- Calvin Tomkins '43 - Author and Art Critic for "The New Yorker"
- Stephen Malawista '50 - Lyme disease co-discoverer
- Jeff McLaughlin '84 - Olympic Bronze and Silver Medalist in Rowing
- Kristin Baker '93 - Artist
- Kacey Bellamy '05 - Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist in Women's Ice Hockey
- Kevan Miller '07 - NHL Boston Bruins Defenseman
- Kendall Coyne '11 - Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist in Women's Ice Hockey
- Jack Harrison '15 - MLS Professional Soccer Player

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Berkshire School cost?

Berkshire School's tuition is approximately $66,200 for private students.

What schools are Berkshire School often compared to?

Berkshire School is often viewed alongside schools like Buxton School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Berkshire School?

The acceptance rate of Berkshire School is 27%, which is lower than the national average of 71%. Berkshire School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Massachusetts with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from Berkshire School?

Berkshire School famous alumni include: Lincoln Kierstein '26, William Knowles '34, Calvin Tomkins '43, Stephen Malawista '50, Jeff McLaughlin '84, Kristin Baker '93, Kacey Bellamy '05, Kevan Miller '07, Kendall Coyne '11 and Jack Harrison '15.

What sports does Berkshire School offer?

Berkshire School offers 20 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Berkshire School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for most sports offered.

What is Berkshire School's ranking?

Berkshire School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Berkshire School?

The application deadline for Berkshire School is Jan. 15.

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September 21, 2026 (Monday)

School Reviews

5 9/16/2019

Berkshire is a place that truly changed my life. The faculty and staff truly care about you and will do anything to make Berkshire feel like home. Without Berkshire, I would never be able to be the person I am today!

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The average private school tuition in Berkshire County, MA is $12,062 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).