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Best Berkshire County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private elementary schools serving 1,534 students in Berkshire County, MA.
The average acceptance rate is 40%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.
50% of private elementary schools in Berkshire County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Berkshire County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Hillcrest Educational Foundation
Hillcrest Educational Foundation
Gr: 1-12 | 314 students
Special Education School
788 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 637-2834
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Map of St. Agnes Academy
St. Agnes Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
30 Carson Ave
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-3143
(1)
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Map of St. Stanislaus Kostka School
St. Stanislaus Kostka School
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Catholic
108 Summer St
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-1091
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Map of Berkshire Christian Schools
Berkshire Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
259 Kemble St
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2446
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Berkshire Country Day School Photo
Berkshire Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 17
55 Interlaken Rd.
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 637-0755
(1)
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Map of Berkshire Hills Sda School
Berkshire Hills Sda School
Gr: 2-8 | 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
900 Cheshire Rd
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-7777
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Map of Berkshire Waldorf School
Berkshire Waldorf School
Gr: NS-8 | 206 students
Waldorf School
35 W Plain Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4015
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Map of Hillcrest Educational Center - Brookside
Hillcrest Educational Center - Brookside
Gr: 3-12 | 26 students
Special Education School
788 South St
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 637-2834
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The Montessori School of the Berkshires Photo
The Montessori School of the Berkshires
Gr: NS-8 | 127 students
Montessori School
21 Patterson Road
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 637-3662
(1)
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Map of Mt. Greylock Christian Academy
Mt. Greylock Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Baptist
Po Box 922
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-2107
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Map of Pine Cobble School
Pine Cobble School
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
163 Gale Rd
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-4680
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St. Mary's School Photo
St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
115 Orchard St
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-1079
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Berkshire County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

John Dewey Academy Photo
John Dewey Academy
Gr: 10-12 | 20 students
Specialized Curriculum
389 Main St
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-0084
(2)
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Map of Kinderhof Waldorf School
Kinderhof Waldorf School
Gr: PK-K | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
76 Boice Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-9297
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Map of Kolburne School
Kolburne School
Gr: 4-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
343 New Marlboro Southfield Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 229-8787
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: K-4 | 223 students
Catholic
1 Meadow Lane
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 443-6379
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Map of Valleyhead Inc
Valleyhead Inc
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students
All-girls | Special Education School
P O Box 714
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-3635
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Overview

Category
This State (MA)
US
# Schools
12 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearBerkshire County Total Schools
202512
202412
202312
202211
202111
202012
201912
201812
201712
201614
201516
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# Students
1,534 Students
91,550 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
2025128191199
2024128188192
202396189193
2022106189205
2021106186201
2020113181188
2019116188193
2018114188190
2017109189199
2016117189196
2015105175183
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% Average Students of Color
14%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202514%30%33%
202414%29%32%
202310%29%32%
20228%28%32%
20218%27%31%
202011%26%31%
201913%24%31%
201812%24%30%
201715%26%31%
201615%26%31%
201519%27%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
174 Teachers
11,919 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20259:18:111:1
20249:18:111:1
20238:18:111:1
20228:18:111:1
20218:18:111:1
20208:18:111:1
20199:18:111:1
20189:19:111:1
20179:19:111:1
20169:19:112:1
20158:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
86%
68%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202586%68%54%
202486%68%54%
202386%68%53%
202286%68%53%
202186%68%53%
202086%66%53%
201986%66%52%
201886%65%52%
201786%65%51%
201675%64%51%
201575%65%50%
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Average Class Size
13 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
2025131416
2024141415
2023141415
2022141415
2021141415
2020141415
2019141415
2018141415
2017131415
201691415
201591315
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,062
$24,964

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
2025$12,062$24,810$14,043
2024$9,321$24,458$12,357
2023$8,436$22,154$11,693
2022$8,436$21,460$11,199
2021$8,436$19,366$10,824
2020$8,357$18,487$10,496
2019$8,357$17,868$10,300
2018$6,077$17,895$10,056
2017$5,852$17,409$9,712
2016$6,775$17,097$9,307
2015$8,100$17,131$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202525%36%34%
202425%36%33%
202325%37%33%
202225%35%32%
202125%35%32%
202025%35%31%
201925%34%30%
201825%33%29%
201725%31%29%
201630%30%28%
201530%30%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$600
$13,224

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
2025$600$12,764$6,227
2024$600$12,052$6,113
2023$600$10,933$5,785
2022$600$10,420$5,514
2021$600$9,238$5,269
2020$600$9,286$5,141
2019$600$8,233$5,007
2018$600$8,348$4,752
2017$600$7,869$4,582
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Average Acceptance Rate
40%
73%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202540%73%81%
202440%71%85%
202340%73%85%
202240%73%85%
202140%75%86%
202040%74%86%
201940%74%85%
201840%73%85%
201740%74%86%
201640%72%85%
201540%71%86%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20250.510.610.64
20240.510.610.64
20230.470.590.63
20220.450.570.62
20210.450.570.62
20200.500.560.62
20190.500.540.61
20180.500.540.60
20170.460.520.59
20160.450.510.59
20150.470.520.58
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
4,948 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20252%6%5%
20242%5%5%
20232%6%5%
20222%7%5%
20212%6%5%
20202%6%5%
20192%5%4%
20182%5%4%
20173%5%4%
20163%5%4%
20153%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
83 Students
5,988 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20255%6%9%
20245%7%9%
20234%6%9%
20223%5%8%
20213%6%9%
20203%6%9%
20193%5%8%
20183%5%8%
20174%4%8%
20165%4%8%
20155%5%8%
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# Black Students
62 Students
7,413 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20254%8%8%
20244%8%8%
20232%7%8%
20222%7%7%
20212%7%8%
20202%7%8%
20192%7%8%
20182%7%8%
20172%7%7%
20163%7%8%
20154%8%8%
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# White Students
1,014 Students
54,151 Students
% White Students
66%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202566%58%55%
202466%58%55%
202369%60%55%
202271%62%57%
202171%63%57%
202066%63%58%
201965%66%59%
201866%65%59%
201770%67%61%
201672%68%61%
201570%67%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
61 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
349 Students
20,106 Students
% of Others Students
23%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202523%22%22%
202423%22%22%
202323%21%22%
202222%19%22%
202122%18%20%
202027%18%19%
201928%17%20%
201827%18%20%
201721%17%19%
201617%16%18%
201518%15%18%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Berkshire County, MA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Berkshire County, MA include Hillcrest Educational Foundation, St. Agnes Academy, and St. Stanislaus Kostka School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Berkshire County?
12 private elementary schools are located in Berkshire County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Berkshire County?
Berkshire County private elementary schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Berkshire County?
50% of private elementary schools in Berkshire County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Berkshire County are often viewed compared to one another?

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