Best Hampshire County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13
  • # Students Served: 1,686
  • Average Tuition: $33,631
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 38%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Hampshire County, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13
  • # Students Served: 1,686
  • Average Tuition: $33,631
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 38%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Hampshire County, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Hampshire County Private Schools (2026-27)

Campus School Of Smith College Photo
Gr: K-6 | 169 students
33 Prospect Street
Northampton, MA 01063
(413) 585-3270
(4)
Map of Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech
Gr: PK-6 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Special Education School
45 Round Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-1113
The Hartsbrook School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14
Specialized Curriculum
193 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 586-1908
(2)
The Macduffie School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 198 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 20
66 School St
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 255-0000
(2)
The Williston Northampton School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 490 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 24
19 Payson Avenue
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-3231
(1)
Map of Amherst Montessori School
Gr: K-6 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
27 Pomeroy Ln
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-3101
Map of Clown Around Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
31 Gunn Road
Southampton, MA 01073
(413) 527-0642
Map of The Common School
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students
Alternative School
521 S. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 256-8989
(1)
Map of Cutchins Program
Gr: 5-12 | 25 students
Alternative School
78 Pomeroy Ter
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1310
Map of Gorse Childrens Center
Gr: PK-3 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Vocational/Technical School
27 Morgan St
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 533-9819
Map of Hill Institute Kindergarten
Gr: K | 5 students
Daycare / Preschool
83 Pine St
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 584-1725
Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter Photo
Gr: K-6 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
257 Prospect Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-6622
Map of The Montessori School Of Northampton
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
51 Bates Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-4538
(2)
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Hampshire County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Our Lady's Child Care Center
Gr: K-8 | 155 students
Catholic
35 Pleasant Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-6133
Map of Tri-county Schools
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
Special Education School
201 East St
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-7700

Overview

Category
This State (MA)
US
# Schools
13 Schools
# Students
1,686 Students
126,402 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
261 Teachers
15,704 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)
1287
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$33,631
$26,745
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,996
$17,671
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$34 million
$87.87 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
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
9%
5%
# Hispanic Students
81 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
74 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
928 Students
67,960 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
33,225 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 The Macduffie School, Campus School Of Smith College, 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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