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Northampton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 376 students in Northampton, MA, 16% of all K-12 students in Northampton, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
20% of private schools in Northampton, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Northampton Private Schools (2026-27)

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Campus School Of Smith College
Gr: K-6 | 169 students
33 Prospect Street
Northampton, MA 01063
(413) 585-3270
(4)
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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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Cutchins Program
Gr: 5-12 | 25 students
Alternative School
78 Pomeroy Ter
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1310
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Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter
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
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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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Northampton, MA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
376
Students
$12,432
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Northampton)
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
376 Students
126,221 Students
% Students of Color
16%
32%
0.57
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%
# Black Students
13 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
224 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
60%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
106 Students
33,174 Students
% of Others Students
28%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
49 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
76%
68%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,432
$26,631
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,996
$18,797
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
73%
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 32%.
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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