Stoneleigh-Burnham School Photo

Best Franklin County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 1,978 students in Franklin County, MA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Franklin County, MA include Stoneleigh-Burnham School, Eaglebrook School, and Northfield Mount Hermon.
The average acceptance rate is 48%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private high school average acceptance rate of 62%.

Top-Ranked Franklin County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Stoneleigh-Burnham School Photo
All-girls
(5)
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1359 Route 2 E
Charlemont, MA 01339
(413) 339-4912
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Bement School
The Bement School Photo
(13)
94 Old Main St
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-7061
Gr: K-9 | 226 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Deerfield Academy
Deerfield Academy Photo
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 651 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 44 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eaglebrook School
All-boys
(1)
271 Pine Nook Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-7411
Gr: 6-9 | 250 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northfield Mount Hermon
Northfield Mount Hermon Photo
(2)
One Lamplighter Way
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
Gr: 9-12 | 630 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 43 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Franklin County, Massachusetts

Franklin County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Eagle Mountain School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
99 Thayer Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1614
Gr: 5-8 | 11 students
54 French King Hwy
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 863-8055
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Linden Hill School (Closed 2010)
All-boys | Special Education School (Christian)
154 S Mountain Rd
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-2906
Gr: 6-9 | 32 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maple Valley School (Closed 2006)
All-boys | Special Education School
6 Farley Road
Wendell, MA 01379
(978) 544-6913
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students
58 Elm St
New Salem, MA 01355
(978) 544-6324
Gr: K-7 | 21 students

Overview

This County (Franklin County)
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,978 Students
57,195 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
397 Teachers
8,486 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
6:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
70%
Average Class Size
12 students
12 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
$63,002
$40,829
Average Summer Program Cost
$9,450
$5,653
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$39,777
$27,641
Average Acceptance Rate
48%
62%
Average Endowment Size
$274.5 million
$112.36 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.52
# American Indian Students
19 Students
127 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
333 Students
4,063 Students
% Asian Students
18%
7%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
3,645 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
98 Students
3,816 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
1,353 Students
39,391 Students
% White Students
74%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
35 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
4 Students
7,401 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
26 extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
12 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Franklin County, MA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Franklin County, MA include Stoneleigh-Burnham School, Eaglebrook School, and Northfield Mount Hermon.
How many private high schools are located in Franklin County?
6 private high schools are located in Franklin County.
How diverse are private high schools in Franklin County?
Franklin County private high schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 27%.

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