For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 256 students in Great Barrington, MA (there are , serving 1,131 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Great Barrington, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
草榴社区 Schools in Great Barrington, MA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
84 Alford Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-4400
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-4400
Gr: 9-10 | 50 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
Great Barrington, Massachusetts 草榴社区 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
Overview
This Town (Great Barrington)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
256 Students
126,967 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
31%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
37 Teachers
15,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,770
$26,457
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.63
# American Indian Students
5 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
7,581 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
5 Students
8,702 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
198 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
77%
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
38 Students
33,490 Students
% of Others Students
15%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Great Barrington, MA?
2 private schools are located in Great Barrington, MA.
What percentage of students in Great Barrington go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Great Barrington are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
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