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Best Hampshire County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 676 students in Hampshire County, MA.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Hampshire County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech
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
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The Hartsbrook School Photo
The Hartsbrook School
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14
Specialized Curriculum
193 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 586-1908
(2)
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Map of Clown Around Preschool
Clown Around Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
31 Gunn Road
Southampton, MA 01073
(413) 527-0642
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Map of The Common School
The Common School
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students
Alternative School
521 S. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 256-8989
(1)
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Map of Gorse Childrens Center
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
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Map of Hill Institute Kindergarten
Hill Institute Kindergarten
Gr: K | 5 students
Daycare / Preschool
83 Pine St
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 584-1725
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Map of The Montessori School Of Northampton
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 Preschools (Closed)

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

Category
This State (MA)
US
# Schools
7 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearHampshire County Total Schools
20257
20247
20238
20227
20217
20208
20198
20188
20178
201610
201510
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# Students
676 Students
77,171 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearHampshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202597148191
202497145187
2023100144185
202268146188
202171143184
202069139179
2019106143182
2018106144181
201775143183
201678142181
201571137173
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% Average Students of Color
18%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHampshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202518%33%32%
202418%32%32%
202320%32%32%
202223%30%31%
202124%29%32%
202023%29%31%
201919%27%31%
201819%27%30%
201716%26%31%
201613%26%31%
201511%27%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
81 Teachers
7,794 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHampshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20258:110:112:1
20248:110:112:1
202313:110:112:1
202214:110:112:1
202114:110:112:1
202013:110:112:1
201910:110:112:1
201810:110:112:1
20176:110:112:1
20166:110:112:1
20156:110:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
63%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearHampshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202573%63%51%
202473%63%51%
202373%63%51%
202273%64%51%
202173%64%50%
202073%62%50%
201947%63%50%
201847%62%50%
201773%62%49%
201674%63%49%
201574%62%48%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHampshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
2025151516
2024151516
2023151516
2022141516
2021141516
2020141516
2019191516
2018191616
2017151516
2016141516
2015141516
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,865
$16,648

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearHampshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
2025$17,698$16,935$12,988
2024$12,896$15,196$10,159
2023$14,073$13,122$9,500
2022$14,073$12,499$8,989
2021$14,073$11,338$8,661
2020$14,073$10,911$8,383
2019$14,073$10,906$8,266
2018$14,073$10,038$7,888
2017$14,073$9,452$7,628
2016$11,598$8,883$7,230
2015$11,323$8,910$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearHampshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202530%30%31%
202430%30%30%
202330%31%30%
202230%30%29%
202130%31%29%
202030%31%29%
201930%30%28%
201830%30%27%
201730%28%26%
201631%27%25%
201530%26%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,882
$7,420

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearHampshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
2025$4,882$8,042$4,864
2024$4,882$7,541$4,788
2023$4,882$6,550$4,663
2022$4,882$6,374$4,366
2021$4,882$5,384$4,213
2020$4,882$5,218$4,101
2019$4,882$5,308$3,985
2018$4,882$5,287$3,694
2017$4,882$5,469$3,658
2016$6,996$6,282$3,429
2015$5,441$6,469$3,393
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearHampshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20250.580.650.65
20240.580.650.65
20230.570.640.65
20220.530.630.64
20210.520.630.64
20200.550.630.64
20190.570.620.64
20180.570.620.64
20170.550.600.62
20160.470.590.62
20150.400.600.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
74 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
3,267 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHampshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20253%4%4%
20243%4%5%
20233%5%5%
20223%5%5%
20213%5%5%
20203%6%4%
20193%5%5%
20183%5%5%
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# Hispanic Students
19 Students
4,197 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHampshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20253%6%8%
20243%6%8%
20234%5%8%
20224%5%8%
20214%5%7%
20204%5%7%
20193%4%7%
20183%4%7%
20173%4%6%
20162%4%7%
20153%4%6%
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# Black Students
16 Students
5,008 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHampshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20252%7%6%
20242%7%6%
20232%6%6%
20221%6%6%
20211%6%7%
20202%6%7%
20192%6%6%
20182%6%6%
20173%6%6%
20162%5%6%
20153%6%6%
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# White Students
284 Students
33,858 Students
% White Students
42%
45%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHampshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202542%45%48%
202442%44%48%
202338%47%48%
202229%49%50%
202128%50%50%
202032%50%51%
201942%53%52%
201842%52%52%
201757%55%54%
201669%56%54%
201575%56%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
56 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
333 Students
28,664 Students
% of Others Students
50%
38%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHampshire County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202550%38%34%
202450%39%33%
202353%37%33%
202263%35%31%
202164%34%31%
202059%33%31%
201950%32%30%
201850%33%30%
201735%31%30%
201625%31%29%
201517%30%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Hampshire County, MA?
The top ranked private preschools in Hampshire County, MA include The Hartsbrook School and Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech.
How many private preschools are located in Hampshire County?
7 private preschools are located in Hampshire County.
How diverse are private preschools in Hampshire County?
Hampshire County private preschools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 34%.

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