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Sheffield Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 409 students in Sheffield, MA, 40% of all K-12 students in Sheffield, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 27%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Sheffield Private Schools (2026-27)

Berkshire School Photo
Berkshire School
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 2
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
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Sheffield, MA Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
409
Students
$66,200
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
20%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sheffield)
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
853 Schools
# Students
409 Students
126,233 Students
% Students of Color
20%
32%
0.48
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
187 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
43 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
11%
5%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
21 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
290 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
71%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
45 Students
33,186 Students
% of Others Students
11%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
71 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
68%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
16 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$66,200
$26,639
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$46,000
$18,788
Average Endowment Size
$195 million
$94.31 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
27%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
20 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sheffield, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Sheffield, MA is Berkshire School.
How many private schools are located in Sheffield?
1 private schools are located in Sheffield.
What percentage of students in Sheffield go to private school?
40% of all K-12 students in Sheffield are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).

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