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Northampton ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 376 students in Northampton, MA, 16% of all K-12 students in Northampton, MA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
20% of private schools in Northampton, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 376
  • Average Tuition: $12,432
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 16%
  • View Northampton, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 376
  • Average Tuition: $12,432
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 16%
  • View Northampton, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Northampton ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Campus School Of Smith College Photo
Campus School Of Smith College
Gr: K-6 | 169 students
33 Prospect Street
Northampton, MA 01063
(413) 585-3270
(4)
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Map of Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech
Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech
Gr: PK-6 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Special Education School
45 Round Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-1113
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Map of Cutchins Program
Cutchins Program
Gr: 5-12 | 25 students
Alternative School
78 Pomeroy Ter
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1310
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Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter Photo
Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter
Gr: K-6 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
257 Prospect Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-6622
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The Montessori School Of Northampton
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
51 Bates Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-4538
(2)
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Northampton, MA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

5
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-16.7% (-1 school) 10-yr
376
Students
-33.0% (-185 students) 10-yr
$12,432
Avg. Tuition
+9.8% (+$1,109) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
-7.7% (-1 student) 10-yr
16%
Students of Color
-27.3% (-6.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Northampton)
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
852 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearNorthampton, MA Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20156
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# Students
376 Students
126,399 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearNorthampton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202575159179
202475156172
202377159174
202294162185
202199159180
202098155171
201998157175
201898157172
2017104160180
2016104159178
201594152167
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% Students of Color
16%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthampton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202516%31%34%
202416%29%34%
202328%30%33%
202225%29%33%
202126%28%32%
202026%27%32%
201922%26%31%
201816%25%31%
201721%26%32%
201621%27%32%
201522%28%32%
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0.57
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearNorthampton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.570.630.65
20240.570.630.65
20230.520.620.65
20220.400.600.64
20210.420.600.64
20200.420.590.64
20190.410.570.63
20180.410.580.63
20170.450.550.61
20160.450.550.61
20150.480.550.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthampton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20252%6%5%
20242%6%5%
20234%6%5%
20224%7%4%
20213%6%4%
20203%7%4%
20193%6%4%
20183%5%4%
20175%6%4%
20165%5%4%
20154%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
21 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthampton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20256%6%9%
20246%6%9%
202311%6%9%
20228%5%8%
20218%5%9%
20208%5%9%
20196%5%8%
20186%5%8%
20174%4%8%
20164%4%8%
20154%5%8%
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# Black Students
13 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthampton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20253%7%7%
20243%7%7%
20235%7%8%
20222%6%7%
20212%6%7%
20202%6%8%
20193%6%7%
20183%6%7%
20173%6%7%
20163%6%7%
20153%7%8%
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# White Students
224 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
60%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthampton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202560%54%52%
202460%54%52%
202367%56%52%
202276%58%54%
202175%59%54%
202075%59%54%
201976%61%56%
201876%61%56%
201773%63%58%
201673%64%58%
201570%64%58%
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# 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
106 Students
33,222 Students
% of Others Students
28%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthampton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202528%27%26%
202428%27%26%
202313%25%25%
202210%24%25%
202112%24%25%
202012%23%24%
201912%22%24%
201812%23%23%
201714%21%22%
201614%21%22%
201518%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
49 Teachers
15,794 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthampton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20258:18:111:1
20248:18:111:1
20237:18:111:1
20228:18:111:1
20218:18:111:1
20208:18:112:1
20197:19:112:1
20187:19:112:1
20178:19:112:1
20168:19:112:1
20158:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
76%
67%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthampton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202576%67%55%
202476%67%54%
202376%67%54%
202276%67%54%
202174%67%54%
202074%66%54%
201974%66%53%
201874%65%53%
201774%64%53%
201674%64%52%
201574%64%52%
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Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthampton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025121415
2024121415
2023121415
2022121415
2021121415
2020121415
2019121415
2018121415
2017131415
2016131415
2015131415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,432
$26,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthampton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$12,432$26,485$15,012
2024$12,432$27,159$13,254
2023$12,432$25,129$12,626
2022$12,432$24,457$12,187
2021$12,432$22,623$11,800
2020$12,432$21,672$11,512
2019$12,272$20,983$11,293
2018$11,598$20,804$11,017
2017$11,598$20,615$10,708
2016$11,598$20,164$10,356
2015$11,323$19,785$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
40%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthampton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202540%36%34%
202440%36%34%
202340%37%34%
202240%36%33%
202140%35%33%
202040%35%32%
201940%34%31%
201832%33%30%
201732%32%30%
201632%31%29%
201530%31%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,996
$17,671

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthampton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$6,996$17,137$7,073
2024$6,996$16,262$6,930
2023$6,996$15,114$6,469
2022$6,996$14,744$6,289
2021$6,996$14,176$6,055
2020$6,996$14,234$5,921
2019$6,996$13,455$5,795
2018$6,996$12,706$5,456
2017$6,996$12,090$5,319
2016$6,996$12,060$5,105
2015$5,441$12,547$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
71%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearNorthampton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202595%71%81%
202495%70%85%
202395%71%85%
202295%70%85%
202195%71%85%
202095%71%85%
201995%71%85%
201895%71%85%
201795%71%85%
201695%70%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Northampton, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Northampton, MA include Campus School Of Smith College and Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech.
How many private schools are located in Northampton?
5 private schools are located in Northampton.
How diverse are private schools in Northampton?
Northampton private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Northampton go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Northampton are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Northampton?
20% of private schools in Northampton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).
Which private schools in Northampton are often viewed compared to one another?

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