For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 182 students in Amherst, MA (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,322 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Amherst, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
Private Schools in Amherst, MA (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Amherst Montessori School
Montessori School
27 Pomeroy Ln
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-3101
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-3101
Gr: K-5 | 69 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
521 S. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 256-8989
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 256-8989
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Amherst, MA?
2 private schools are located in Amherst, MA.
What percentage of students in Amherst go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Amherst are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
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