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Best Berkshire County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 1,171 students in Berkshire County, MA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Berkshire County, MA include Buxton School, Berkshire School, and Hillcrest Educational Foundation.
The average acceptance rate is 39%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private high school average acceptance rate of 62%.
22% of private high schools in Berkshire County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Berkshire County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High 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
Miss Hall's School
Miss Hall's School Photo - The MHS graduate is a thinker, a creator and a contributor to the common good. She is a global citizen, a self-aware, resilient, and courageous participant in a multicultural society. Empowered by skills and knowledge, the MHS graduate is able to solve problems with intellect and creativity while embracing a spirit of exploration and curiosity.
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
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492 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 55 Tuition listed
Berkshire School
Berkshire School Photo - Founded in 1907, Berkshire School is a coed college preparatory boarding and day school for 400 ninth-12th graders and post-graduates, offering a forward-thinking curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities on a 400-acre campus in Sheffield, Mass.
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245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hillcrest Educational Foundation
Special Education School
788 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 637-2834
Gr: 1-12 | 314 students
84 Alford Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-4400
Gr: 9-10 | 50 students
Berkshire Christian Schools
(Christian)
259 Kemble St
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2446
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Berkshire Waldorf High School
Special Program Emphasis
14 Pine Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students
Hillcrest Educational Center - Brookside
Special Education School
788 South St
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 637-2834
Gr: 3-12 | 26 students
Mt. Greylock Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Po Box 922
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-2107
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
[+] Show Closed ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Berkshire County, Massachusetts

Berkshire County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
John Dewey Academy (Closed 2022)
Special Program Emphasis
389 Main St
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-0084
Gr: 10-12 | 20 students
76 Boice Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-9297
Gr: PK-K | 10 students
Kolburne School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
343 New Marlboro Southfield Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 229-8787
Gr: 4-12 | 64 students
1 Meadow Lane
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 443-6379
Gr: K-4 | 223 students
Valleyhead Inc (Closed 2000)
All-girls | Special Education School
P O Box 714
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-3635
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students

Overview

This County (Berkshire County)
This State (MA)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,171 Students
56,975 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
193 Teachers
8,489 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
71%
Average Class Size
11 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
16 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$55,638
$40,833
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$37,000
$28,887
Average Acceptance Rate
39%
62%
Average Endowment Size
$75.73 million
$113.12 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.52
# American Indian Students
2 Students
127 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
86 Students
4,063 Students
% Asian Students
7%
7%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
3,645 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
6%
# Black Students
90 Students
3,816 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
789 Students
39,391 Students
% White Students
67%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
35 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
97 Students
7,367 Students
% of Others Students
8%
13%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
12 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Berkshire County, MA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Berkshire County, MA include Buxton School, Berkshire School, and Hillcrest Educational Foundation.
How many private high schools are located in Berkshire County?
9 private high schools are located in Berkshire County.
How diverse are private high schools in Berkshire County?
Berkshire County private high schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 28%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Berkshire County?
22% of private high schools in Berkshire County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Berkshire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Berkshire County include: Buxton School vs. Berkshire School, Berkshire School vs. Buxton School

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