St. Mary's School Photo

Best Berkshire County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 private schools serving 2,374 students in Berkshire County, MA (there are 46 public schools, serving 14,169 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Berkshire County, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Berkshire County, MA include Miss Hall's School, Buxton School, and Berkshire Meadows.
The average tuition cost is $31,072, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,482.
30% of private schools in Berkshire County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Berkshire County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Buxton School
Buxton School Photo - Mountain Day!
Special Program Emphasis
291 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 339-3727
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Miss Hall's School
Miss Hall's School Photo - The MHS graduate is a thinker, a creator and a contributor to the common good. She is a global citizen, a self-aware, resilient, and courageous participant in a multicultural society. Empowered by skills and knowledge, the MHS graduate is able to solve problems with intellect and creativity while embracing a spirit of exploration and curiosity.
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
(11)
492 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 44 Tuition listed
Berkshire Meadows
Special Education School
249 N Plain Rd
Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 528-2523
Gr: Inquire with school | 21 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Berkshire School
Berkshire School Photo - Founded in 1907, Berkshire School is a coed college preparatory boarding and day school for 400 ninth-12th graders and post-graduates, offering a forward-thinking curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities on a 400-acre campus in Sheffield, Mass.
(1)
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hillcrest Educational Foundation
Special Education School
788 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 637-2834
Gr: 1-12 | 314 students
St. Agnes Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
30 Carson Ave
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-3143
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
St. Stanislaus Kostka School
(Catholic)
108 Summer St
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-1091
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Tuition listed
84 Alford Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-4400
Gr: 9-10 | 50 students
Berkshire Christian Schools
(Christian)
259 Kemble St
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2446
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
55 Interlaken Rd.
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 637-0755
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Berkshire Hills Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
900 Cheshire Rd
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-7777
Gr: 2-8 | 12 students
Berkshire Waldorf High School
Special Program Emphasis
14 Pine Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students
Berkshire Waldorf School
Waldorf School
35 W Plain Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4015
Gr: NS-8 | 206 students Tuition listed
High Point School
All-boys | Special Education School
242 W Mountain Rd
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2845
Gr: Inquire with school | 38 students
Hillcrest Educational Center - Brookside
Special Education School
788 South St
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 637-2834
Gr: 3-12 | 26 students
Hillcrest-brookside
All-boys | Special Education School
P.o.box 183
Pittsfield, MA 01202
(413) 499-7924
Gr: NS | 34 students
The Montessori School of the Berkshires
The Montessori School of the Berkshires Photo
Montessori School
(1)
21 Patterson Road
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 637-3662
Gr: NS-8 | 127 students Tuition listed
Mt. Greylock Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Po Box 922
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-2107
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Pine Cobble School
163 Gale Rd
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-4680
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School Photo
(Catholic)
115 Orchard St
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-1079
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Berkshire County, Massachusetts

Berkshire County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
John Dewey Academy (Closed 2022)
Special Program Emphasis
389 Main St
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-0084
Gr: 10-12 | 20 students
76 Boice Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-9297
Gr: PK-K | 10 students
Kolburne School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
343 New Marlboro Southfield Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 229-8787
Gr: 4-12 | 64 students
1 Meadow Lane
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 443-6379
Gr: K-4 | 223 students
Valleyhead Inc (Closed 2000)
All-girls | Special Education School
P O Box 714
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-3635
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students

Overview

This County (Berkshire County)
This State (MA)
# Schools
20 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,374 Students
127,030 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
340 Teachers
15,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
76%
67%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
16 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,072
$26,482
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,800
$17,158
Average Acceptance Rate
36%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$68.47 million
$85.4 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.63
# American Indian Students
7 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
100 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
151 Students
7,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%
# Black Students
123 Students
8,704 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
1,556 Students
67,962 Students
% White Students
66%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
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
437 Students
33,424 Students
% of Others Students
19%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Berkshire County, MA?
The top-ranked private schools in Berkshire County, MA include Miss Hall's School, Buxton School, and Berkshire Meadows.
How many private schools are located in Berkshire County?
20 private schools are located in Berkshire County.
How much do private schools cost in Berkshire County?
The average tuition cost is $31,072, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,482.
How diverse are private schools in Berkshire County?
Berkshire County private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Berkshire County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Berkshire County are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Berkshire County?
30% of private schools in Berkshire County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Berkshire County are often viewed compared to one another?

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