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Best Northampton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 376 students in Northampton, MA (there are 4 public schools, serving 2,022 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Northampton, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Northampton, MA include Campus School Of Smith College and Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
20% of private schools in Northampton, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Top-Ranked Northampton 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
Cutchins Program
Alternative School
78 Pomeroy Ter
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1310
Gr: 5-12 | 25 students
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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

Overview

This Town (Northampton)
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
376 Students
126,957 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
49 Teachers
15,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
76%
67%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,432
$26,443
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,996
$17,288
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
71%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
7,581 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%
# Black Students
13 Students
8,702 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
224 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
60%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
106 Students
33,480 Students
% of Others Students
28%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Northampton, MA?
The top-ranked private schools in Northampton, MA include Campus School Of Smith College and Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech.
How many private schools are located in Northampton?
5 private schools are located in Northampton.
How diverse are private schools in Northampton?
Northampton private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Northampton go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Northampton are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Northampton?
20% of private schools in Northampton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).
Which private schools in Northampton are often viewed compared to one another?

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