Bard Academy At Simons Rock (2026 Profile)

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Bard Academy At Simons Rock

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Bard Academy At Simons Rock in Great Barrington, MA, enrolls 50 students in grades 9 and 10 within a rural community setting.

The coâ€“ed school operates with a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 4:1, supported by 12 teachers for personalized instruction.

This nonsectarian secondary program is affiliated with The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) and regional independent school associations.

Bard Academy reports 18% student diversity and serves a small student body to meet academic needs in a rural area.

The school is part of the local Great Barrington education landscape alongside several nearby private schools offering high school and Kâ€“12 programs.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 9-10
Enrollment: 50 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-10

Student Body

Total Students

50 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Mascot: Llama

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 9-10
Enrollment: 50 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Berkshire County, MA is $12,062 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).