The Williston Northampton School Photo - The Williston Northampton School campus is centrally located in Easthampton, Massachusetts.

Best Hampshire County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 1,686 students in Hampshire County, MA (there are 47 public schools, serving 17,168 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Hampshire County, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Hampshire County, MA include Campus School Of Smith College, The Williston Northampton School, and The Hartsbrook School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
8% of private schools in Hampshire County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Top-Ranked Hampshire County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
33 Prospect Street
Northampton, MA 01063
(413) 585-3270
Gr: K-6 | 169 students Tuition listed
Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech
Special Education School
45 Round Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-1113
Gr: PK-6 | 15 students Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition listed
The Hartsbrook School
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
193 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 586-1908
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
The Macduffie School
The Macduffie School Photo - Many nations. One community.
(2)
66 School St
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 255-0000
Gr: 6-12 | 198 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
19 Payson Avenue
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-3231
Gr: 7-12 | 490 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
Amherst Montessori School
Montessori School
27 Pomeroy Ln
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-3101
Gr: K-5 | 69 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Clown Around Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
31 Gunn Road
Southampton, MA 01073
(413) 527-0642
Gr: NS-PK | 14 students
The Common School
Alternative School
(1)
521 S. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 256-8989
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students Tuition listed
Cutchins Program
Alternative School
78 Pomeroy Ter
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1310
Gr: 5-12 | 25 students
Gorse Childrens Center
Vocational/Technical School
27 Morgan St
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 533-9819
Gr: PK-3 | 144 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Hill Institute Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
83 Pine St
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 584-1725
Gr: K | 5 students
Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter
Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
257 Prospect Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-6622
Gr: K-6 | 59 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Montessori School Of Northampton
Montessori School
(2)
51 Bates Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-4538
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Hampshire County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
35 Pleasant Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-6133
Gr: K-8 | 155 students
Tri-county Schools (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
201 East St
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-7700
Gr: K-12 | 38 students

Overview

This County (Hampshire County)
This State (MA)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,686 Students
127,049 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
261 Teachers
15,733 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
76%
67%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1289
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,352
$26,485
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,996
$17,137
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$34 million
$83.44 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.63
# American Indian Students
5 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
144 Students
6,793 Students
% Asian Students
9%
5%
# Hispanic Students
81 Students
7,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
74 Students
8,704 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
928 Students
67,962 Students
% White Students
55%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
83 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
448 Students
33,443 Students
% of Others Students
27%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Hampshire County, MA?
The top-ranked private schools in Hampshire County, MA include Campus School Of Smith College, The Williston Northampton School, and The Hartsbrook School.
How many private schools are located in Hampshire County?
13 private schools are located in Hampshire County.
How diverse are private schools in Hampshire County?
Hampshire County private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Hampshire County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Hampshire County are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hampshire County?
8% of private schools in Hampshire County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).
Which private schools in Hampshire County are often viewed compared to one another?

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