For the 2025-26 school year, there are 20 private schools serving 2,374 students in Berkshire County, MA (there are , serving 14,169 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Berkshire County, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Berkshire County, MA include Hillcrest Educational Foundation, Berkshire Meadows, and Miss Hall's School.
The average tuition cost is $31,072, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,467.
Top Ranked Berkshire County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Buxton School![Buxton School Photo - Mountain Day!]( "Buxton School Photo - Mountain Day!")
Special Program Emphasis
291 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 339-3727
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 339-3727
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
492 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1300
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 44 Tuition listed
Berkshire Meadows
Special Education School
249 N Plain Rd
Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 528-2523
Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 528-2523
Gr: Inquire with school | 21 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Hillcrest Educational Foundation
Special Education School
788 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 637-2834
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 637-2834
Gr: 1-12 | 314 students
30 Carson Ave
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-3143
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-3143
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
St. Stanislaus Kostka School
(Catholic)
108 Summer St
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-1091
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-1091
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Tuition listed
84 Alford Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-4400
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
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2446
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
55 Interlaken Rd.
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 637-0755
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 637-0755
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Berkshire Hills Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
900 Cheshire Rd
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-7777
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-7777
Gr: 2-8 | 12 students
Berkshire Waldorf High School
Special Program Emphasis
14 Pine Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3800
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students
Berkshire Waldorf School
Waldorf School
35 W Plain Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4015
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4015
Gr: NS-8 | 206 students Tuition listed
High Point School
All-boys | Special Education School
242 W Mountain Rd
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2845
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2845
Gr: Inquire with school | 38 students
Hillcrest Educational Center - Brookside
Special Education School
788 South St
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 637-2834
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 637-2834
Gr: 3-12 | 26 students
Hillcrest-brookside
All-boys | Special Education School
P.o.box 183
Pittsfield, MA 01202
(413) 499-7924
Pittsfield, MA 01202
(413) 499-7924
Gr: NS | 34 students
21 Patterson Road
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 637-3662
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 637-3662
Gr: NS-8 | 127 students Tuition listed
Mt. Greylock Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Po Box 922
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-2107
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-2107
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
163 Gale Rd
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-4680
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-4680
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4
St. Mary's School![St. Mary's School Photo]( "St. Mary's School Photo")
(Catholic)
115 Orchard St
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-1079
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-1079
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-0084
Gr: 10-12 | 20 students
Kinderhof Waldorf School (Closed 2023)
Daycare / Preschool
76 Boice Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-9297
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
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 229-8787
Gr: 4-12 | 64 students
Sacred Heart School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
1 Meadow Lane
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 443-6379
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
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-3635
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Berkshire County, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Berkshire County, MA include Hillcrest Educational Foundation, Berkshire Meadows, and Miss Hall's School.
How many private schools are located in Berkshire County?
20 private schools are located in Berkshire County.
How much do private schools cost in Berkshire County?
The average tuition cost is $31,072, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,467.
How diverse are private schools in Berkshire County?
Berkshire County private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Berkshire County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Berkshire County are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Berkshire County?
Which private schools in Berkshire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Berkshire County include: Buxton School vs. Berkshire School, Berkshire Hills Sda School vs. Berkshire Christian Schools, The Montessori School of the Berkshires vs. Berkshire Country Day School
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