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.: 11:1
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)
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
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
School
Location
Miles
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
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 Waldorf High School
Special Program Emphasis
14 Pine Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3800
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3800
12.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students
Berkshire Christian Schools
(Christian)
259 Kemble St
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2446
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2446
15.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
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
St. Mary's School ![St. Mary's School Photo]( "St. Mary's School Photo")
(Catholic)
115 Orchard St
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-1079
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-1079
12.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
21 Patterson Road
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 637-3662
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 637-3662
14.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 127 students Tuition listed
Berkshire Christian Schools
(Christian)
259 Kemble St
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2446
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2446
15.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
St. Mary's School ![St. Mary's School Photo]( "St. Mary's School Photo")
(Catholic)
115 Orchard St
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-1079
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-1079
12.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
21 Patterson Road
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 637-3662
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 637-3662
14.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 127 students Tuition listed
Berkshire Christian Schools
(Christian)
259 Kemble St
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2446
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2446
15.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
55 Interlaken Rd.
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 637-0755
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 637-0755
16.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Eugene Brooks Intermediate School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
194 Haight Rd
Amenia, NY 12501
(845) 373-4100
Amenia, NY 12501
(845) 373-4100
9472 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 236 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Webutuck Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 Haight Rd
Amenia, NY 12501
(845) 373-4100
Amenia, NY 12501
(845) 373-4100
9472 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Webutuck High School
(Math: ≥50%)
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
194 Haight Rd
Amenia, NY 12501
(845) 373-4100
Amenia, NY 12501
(845) 373-4100
9472 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Sharon Center School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 Hilltop Road
Sharon, CT 06069
(860) 364-5153
Sharon, CT 06069
(860) 364-5153
9472.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Cornwall Consolidated School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 Cream Hill Rd.
West Cornwall, CT 06796
(860) 672-6617
West Cornwall, CT 06796
(860) 672-6617
9473.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Recent Articles
Choosing Between a Traditional Private School and a Microschool
Compare traditional private schools and microschools to understand differences in academics, class size, flexibility, cost, and student experience before choosing the best educational fit.
The Second Visit Strategy: What to Look for After the Open House
A second campus visit can reveal what an open house cannot. Learn what to observe, which questions to ask, and how to determine whether a private school is truly the right fit for your child.
How Policy Changes Could Affect Your Tuition Bill in 2026
Learn how federal and state policy changes may affect private school tuition, financial aid, tax benefits, and your family's education budget.
