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Amherst Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 182 students in Amherst, MA, 7% of all K-12 students in Amherst, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Amherst, MA (2026-27)

Map of Amherst Montessori School
Amherst Montessori School
Gr: K-6 | 69 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
27 Pomeroy Ln
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-3101
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Map of The Common School
The Common School
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students
Alternative School
521 S. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 256-8989
(1)
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Amherst, MA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
182
Students
$22,500
Avg. Tuition
16%
Students of Color
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Amherst)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
182 Students
126,221 Students
% Students of Color
16%
32%
0.59
0.63
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
6 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
84 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
46%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
82 Students
33,174 Students
% of Others Students
45%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
37 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
8:1
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,500
$26,631
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
37%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars

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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