Buxton School Photo - Mountain Day!

Best Williamstown Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 214 students in Williamstown, MA (there are 2 public schools, serving 984 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Williamstown, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Williamstown, MA is Buxton School.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.

Top-Ranked Williamstown Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Buxton School
Buxton School Photo - Mountain Day!
Special Program Emphasis
291 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 339-3727
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pine Cobble School
163 Gale Rd
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-4680
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4

Overview

This Town (Williamstown)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
214 Students
127,049 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
53 Teachers
15,733 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
67%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$71,500
$26,485
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
36%
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$83.44 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
6,793 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
7,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
17 Students
8,704 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
146 Students
67,962 Students
% White Students
68%
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
39 Students
33,443 Students
% of Others Students
18%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Williamstown, MA?
The top-ranked private schools in Williamstown, MA is Buxton School.
How many private schools are located in Williamstown?
2 private schools are located in Williamstown.
What percentage of students in Williamstown go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Williamstown are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).

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