Buxton School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MA School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 51 students
Yearly Tuition: $71,500
Acceptance rate: 50%
Average class size: 9 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Other school association(s)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Buxton School
9	8
10	11
11	19
12	13

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1928

Colors

White, Green

School Calendar

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Campus Size

120 acres

Student Body

Total Students

51 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

34%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

2:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

Average Class Size

9 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

no dress code

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$71,500

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Tuition Notes

Day student tuition is $43000 International student fee is an additional $4000

% on Financial Aid

45%

Acceptance Rate

50%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Tim Custer

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$3 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

Alpine SkiingBasketball

DanceFreestyle Skiing

Indoor SoccerMountain Biking

SnowboardingSoccer

Ultimate Frisbee

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

12 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Jewish Student UnionPoC Union

Arts and Music Programs:

CeramicsChorus

Creative WritingDance and Drumming

DramaOrchestra

PhotographyPrintmaking

Studio ArtVideo Production

School Notes

Buxton School is a diverse, all-gender college-preparatory boarding and day school for students who are looking for stimulating, participatory academics; a committed arts program; and a community experience that is supportive and intentional.

Buxton is a small, progressive and diverse boarding and day college preparatory school nestled in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. For the past 90+ years, our faculty and staff have delighted in welcoming students to our egalitarian community to inspire and nurture their academic, artistic and social growth.
Founded as a progressive school in the 1920's, Buxton continues to educate in the belief that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful activity in the context of community. In addition to a curriculum that readies students for the rigors of college, Buxton offers an extensive arts program that includes theatre, studio art, ceramics, music (composition, theory, and performance), photography, and a drum and dance program.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Peter Shumlin - Governor of Vermont
- Christian Parenti - Journalist and writer
- Philip Rickey - Sculptor
- Justin Theroux - Actor
- Frank Wood - Actor
- Marco Williams - Documentary Film Maker

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Buxton School cost?

Buxton School's tuition is approximately $71,500 for private students.

What schools are Buxton School often compared to?

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

What is the acceptance rate of Buxton School?

The acceptance rate of Buxton School is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 71%.

Who are famous alumni from Buxton School?

Buxton School famous alumni include: Peter Shumlin, Christian Parenti, Philip Rickey, Justin Theroux, Frank Wood and Marco Williams.

What sports does Buxton School offer?

Buxton School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Dance, Freestyle Skiing, Indoor Soccer, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Soccer and Ultimate Frisbee.

What is Buxton School's ranking?

Buxton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Buxton School?

The application deadline for Buxton School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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