For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 182 students in Amherst, MA (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,348 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 (2026)
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-6 | 69 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 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
Overview
This Town (Amherst)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
182 Students
126,957 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
31%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
37 Teachers
15,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
8:1
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,500
$26,443
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
36%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
7,581 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
6 Students
8,702 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
84 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
46%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
82 Students
33,480 Students
% of Others Students
45%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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