About the School
- 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 Facts
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 32%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 2
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 206 students
Waldorf School
35 W Plain Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4015
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 31
All-boys (Episcopal)
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: 9-10 | 50 students
84 Alford Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-4400
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
900 Cheshire Rd
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-7777
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 2
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 31
All-boys (Episcopal)
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: 9-10 | 50 students
84 Alford Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-4400
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students
Specialized Curriculum
14 Pine Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3800
Distance: 15.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
259 Kemble St
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2446
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 206 students
Waldorf School
35 W Plain Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4015
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
900 Cheshire Rd
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-7777
Distance: 12.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
115 Orchard St
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-1079
Distance: 14.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 127 students
Montessori School
21 Patterson Road
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 637-3662
Distance: 15.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
259 Kemble St
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2446
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 206 students
Waldorf School
35 W Plain Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4015
Distance: 12.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
115 Orchard St
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-1079
Distance: 14.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 127 students
Montessori School
21 Patterson Road
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 637-3662
Distance: 15.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
259 Kemble St
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2446
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7
55 Interlaken Rd.
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 637-0755
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Marlborough Central
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 58 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Mt Everett Regional
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8734
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8734
7.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
42 Main St
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
7.4 miles
Gr: PK | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Undermountain
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
North Canaan Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
90 Pease Street
Canaan, CT 06018
(860) 824-5149
Canaan, CT 06018
(860) 824-5149
8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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