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Best Berkshire County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private preschools serving 1,216 students in Berkshire County, MA.
The average acceptance rate is 40%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private preschools in Berkshire County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Berkshire County Private Preschools (2026)

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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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 | 158 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 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-brookside
Hillcrest-brookside
Gr: NS | 34 students
All-boys | Special Education School
P.o.box 183
Pittsfield, MA 01202
(413) 499-7924
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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 Preschools (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
10 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearBerkshire County Total Schools
202510
202410
202311
202211
202111
202012
201912
201812
201710
201610
201511
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# Students
1,216 Students
77,459 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
2025122148191
2024122145187
2023104144185
2022110146188
2021110143184
2020117139179
2019120143182
2018118144181
2017115143183
2016114142181
2015106137173
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% Average Students of Color
10%
33%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202510%33%32%
202410%32%32%
202310%32%32%
202211%30%31%
202111%29%32%
202013%29%31%
201915%27%31%
201815%27%30%
201720%26%31%
201620%26%31%
201520%27%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
141 Teachers
7,822 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20259:110:112:1
20249:110:112:1
20238:110:112:1
20228:110:112:1
20218:110:112:1
20208:110:112:1
20199:110:112:1
20189:110:112:1
20179:110:112:1
20169:110:112:1
20159:110:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
86%
63%

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

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202586%63%51%
202486%63%51%
202386%63%51%
202286%64%51%
202186%64%50%
202086%62%50%
201986%63%50%
201886%62%50%
201786%62%49%
201675%63%49%
201575%62%48%
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Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
2025131516
2024141516
2023141516
2022141516
2021141516
2020141516
2019141516
2018141616
2017131516
2016101516
2015101516
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,062
$17,029

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
2025$12,062$16,935$12,988
2024$9,321$15,196$10,159
2023$8,436$13,122$9,500
2022$8,436$12,499$8,989
2021$8,436$11,338$8,661
2020$8,357$10,911$8,383
2019$8,357$10,906$8,266
2018$6,077$10,038$7,888
2017$5,852$9,452$7,628
2016$6,775$8,883$7,230
2015$8,100$8,910$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202525%30%31%
202425%30%30%
202325%31%30%
202225%30%29%
202125%31%29%
202025%31%29%
201925%30%28%
201825%30%27%
201725%28%26%
201630%27%25%
201530%26%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$600
$7,631

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
2025$600$8,042$4,864
2024$600$7,541$4,788
2023$600$6,550$4,663
2022$600$6,374$4,366
2021$600$5,384$4,213
2020$600$5,218$4,101
2019$600$5,308$3,985
2018$600$5,287$3,694
2017$600$5,469$3,658
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Average Acceptance Rate
40%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202540%81%83%
202440%83%88%
202340%83%88%
202240%82%88%
202140%84%88%
202040%85%88%
201940%85%88%
201840%84%88%
201740%83%88%
201640%83%88%
201540%82%88%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20250.510.650.65
20240.510.650.65
20230.480.640.65
20220.470.630.64
20210.470.630.64
20200.520.630.64
20190.520.620.64
20180.520.620.64
20170.500.600.62
20160.490.590.62
20150.500.600.62
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
74 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
3,267 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20252%4%4%
20242%4%5%
20232%5%5%
20222%5%5%
20212%5%5%
20202%6%4%
20193%5%5%
20182%5%5%
20172%4%3%
20163%4%3%
20152%4%3%
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# Hispanic Students
35 Students
4,197 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20253%6%8%
20243%6%8%
20234%5%8%
20225%5%8%
20215%5%7%
20205%5%7%
20195%4%7%
20185%4%7%
20176%4%6%
20166%4%7%
20156%4%6%
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# Black Students
26 Students
5,008 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20252%7%6%
20242%7%6%
20232%6%6%
20223%6%6%
20213%6%7%
20203%6%7%
20192%6%6%
20182%6%6%
20173%6%6%
20163%5%6%
20153%6%6%
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# White Students
784 Students
33,858 Students
% White Students
65%
45%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202564%45%48%
202464%44%48%
202368%47%48%
202270%49%50%
202170%50%50%
202064%50%51%
201963%53%52%
201865%52%52%
201768%55%54%
201668%56%54%
201568%56%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
56 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
347 Students
28,706 Students
% of Others Students
29%
38%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBerkshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202529%38%34%
202429%39%33%
202324%37%33%
202220%35%31%
202120%34%31%
202026%33%31%
201927%32%30%
201826%33%30%
201721%31%30%
201620%31%29%
201521%30%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Berkshire County, MA?
The top ranked private preschools in Berkshire County, MA include St. Agnes Academy and St. Stanislaus Kostka School.
How many private preschools are located in Berkshire County?
10 private preschools are located in Berkshire County.
How diverse are private preschools in Berkshire County?
Berkshire County private preschools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Berkshire County?
50% of private preschools in Berkshire County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Berkshire County are often viewed compared to one another?

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