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The Bement School

Franklin County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,136 students in Franklin County, MA (there are 35 public schools, serving 8,788 public students). 20% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 45%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,136
  • Average Tuition: $55,977
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 42%
  • Acceptance Rate: 45%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Franklin County, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,136
  • Average Tuition: $55,977
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 42%
  • Acceptance Rate: 45%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Franklin County, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Franklin County Private Schools (2026-27)

Stoneleigh-Burnham School Photo
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
(5)
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The Academy At Charlemont Photo
The Academy At Charlemont
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 25
1359 Route 2 E
Charlemont, MA 01339
(413) 339-4912
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The Bement School Photo
The Bement School
Gr: K-9 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
94 Old Main St
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-7061
(15)
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Deerfield Academy Photo
Deerfield Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 651 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 44
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
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Eaglebrook School Photo
Eaglebrook School
Gr: 6-9 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 15
All-boys
271 Pine Nook Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-9111
(1)
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Northfield Mount Hermon Photo
Northfield Mount Hermon
Gr: 9-12 | 630 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 43
One Lamplighter Way
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
(2)
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Map of Full Circle Elementary School Inc
Full Circle Elementary School Inc
Gr: K-6 | 25 students
21 Parmenter Rd
Bernardston, MA 01337
(413) 648-9468
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Greenfield Center School Photo
Greenfield Center School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
739 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1700
(2)
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Franklin County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Eagle Mountain School
Eagle Mountain School
Gr: 5-8 | 11 students
Special Education School
99 Thayer Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1614
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Four Winds School Photo
Four Winds School
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Alternative School
54 French King Hwy
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 863-8055
(9)
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Map of Linden Hill School
Linden Hill School
Gr: 6-9 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
All-boys | Special Education School (Christian)
154 S Mountain Rd
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-2906
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Map of Maple Valley School
Maple Valley School
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students
All-boys | Special Education School
6 Farley Road
Wendell, MA 01379
(978) 544-6913
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Map of North New Salem Christian School
North New Salem Christian School
Gr: K-7 | 21 students
Christian
58 Elm St
New Salem, MA 01355
(978) 544-6324
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Overview

Category
This State (MA)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
2,136 Students
126,221 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
508 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
71%
68%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1323
(Out of 1600)
1289
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$55,977
$26,631
Average Summer Program Cost
$10,200
$2,802
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$43,415
$18,797
Average Acceptance Rate
45%
73%
Average Endowment Size
$372.33 million
$94.31 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.63
# American Indian Students
19 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
335 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
17%
5%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
106 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
1,448 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
72%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
54 Students
33,174 Students
% of Others Students
3%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
27 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Franklin County, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Franklin County, MA include Stoneleigh-Burnham School, The Academy At Charlemont, and Northfield Mount Hermon.
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 29% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
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?

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