For the 2025 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,129 students in Franklin County, MA (there are 35 public schools, serving 8,788 public students). 20% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Franklin County, MA include Northfield Mount Hermon, Deerfield Academy, and Eaglebrook School.
The average acceptance rate is 49%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
Top Ranked Franklin County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Grades: 7-12
| 140 students
271 Pine Nook Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-7411
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-7411
Grades: 6-9
| 250 students
One Lamplighter Way
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
Grades: 9-12
| 630 students
21 Parmenter Rd
Bernardston, MA 01337
(413) 648-9468
Bernardston, MA 01337
(413) 648-9468
Grades: K-6
| 19 students
739 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1700
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
Franklin County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eagle Mountain School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
99 Thayer Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1614
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1614
Grades: 5-8
| 11 students
Four Winds School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
54 French King Hwy
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 863-8055
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 863-8055
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Linden Hill School (Closed 2010)
All-boys | Special Education School (Christian)
154 S Mountain Rd
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-2906
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-2906
Grades: 6-9
| 32 students
Maple Valley School (Closed 2006)
All-boys | Special Education School
6 Farley Road
Wendell, MA 01379
(978) 544-6913
Wendell, MA 01379
(978) 544-6913
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
58 Elm St
New Salem, MA 01355
(978) 544-6324
New Salem, MA 01355
(978) 544-6324
Grades: K-7
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Franklin County, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Franklin County, MA include Northfield Mount Hermon, Deerfield Academy, and Eaglebrook School.
How many private schools are located in Franklin County?
8 private schools are located in Franklin County.
How diverse are private schools in Franklin County?
Franklin County private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 30%.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
Which private schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Franklin County include: Full Circle Continuation School Inc vs. Greenfield Center School, Greenfield Center School vs. The Bement School
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