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Williamstown Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 214 students in Williamstown, MA, 18% of all K-12 students in Williamstown, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Williamstown Private Schools (2026-27)

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Buxton School
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum
291 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 339-3727
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Pine Cobble School
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
163 Gale Rd
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-4680
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Williamstown, MA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
214
Students
$71,500
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
4:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Williamstown)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
214 Students
126,221 Students
% Students of Color
16%
32%
0.51
0.63
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
17 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
146 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
68%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
39 Students
33,174 Students
% of Others Students
18%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
53 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
68%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$71,500
$26,631
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
37%
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$94.31 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
73%
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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