For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 409 students in Sheffield, MA (there are , serving 607 public students). 40% of all K-12 students in Sheffield, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Sheffield, MA is Berkshire School.
The average acceptance rate is 27%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
Top-Ranked Sheffield 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (Sheffield)
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
409 Students
126,411 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
31%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
71 Teachers
15,704 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
67%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
16 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$66,200
$26,737
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$46,000
$17,671
Average Acceptance Rate
27%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$195 million
$85.55 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
11%
5%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
21 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
290 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
71%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
45 Students
33,224 Students
% of Others Students
11%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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