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Best Franklin County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,136 students in Franklin County, MA (there are , serving 8,788 public students). 20% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 46%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,136
  • Average Tuition: $54,810
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 42%
  • Acceptance Rate: 46%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Franklin County, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,136
  • Average Tuition: $54,810
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 42%
  • Acceptance Rate: 46%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Franklin County, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Franklin County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Stoneleigh-Burnham School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
(5)
The Academy At Charlemont Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 25
1359 Route 2 E
Charlemont, MA 01339
(413) 339-4912
The Bement School Photo
Gr: K-9 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
94 Old Main St
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-7061
(15)
Deerfield Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 651 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 44
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Eaglebrook School Photo
Gr: 6-9 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 15
All-boys
271 Pine Nook Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-9111
(1)
Northfield Mount Hermon Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 630 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 43
One Lamplighter Way
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
(2)
Map of Full Circle Elementary School Inc
Gr: K-6 | 25 students
21 Parmenter Rd
Bernardston, MA 01337
(413) 648-9468
Greenfield Center School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
739 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1700
(2)
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Franklin County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Eagle Mountain School
Gr: 5-8 | 11 students
Special Education School
99 Thayer Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1614
Four Winds School Photo
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Alternative School
54 French King Hwy
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 863-8055
(9)
Map of Linden Hill School
Gr: 6-9 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
All-boys | Special Education School (Christian)
154 S Mountain Rd
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-2906
Map of Maple Valley School
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students
All-boys | Special Education School
6 Farley Road
Wendell, MA 01379
(978) 544-6913
Map of North New Salem Christian School
Gr: K-7 | 21 students
Christian
58 Elm St
New Salem, MA 01355
(978) 544-6324

Overview

Category
This State (MA)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
2,136 Students
126,500 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
508 Teachers
15,774 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
71%
67%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1323
(Out of 1600)
1287
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$54,810
$26,503
Average Summer Program Cost
$10,200
$2,802
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$43,415
$17,671
Average Acceptance Rate
46%
73%
Average Endowment Size
$332.33 million
$91.96 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.63
# American Indian Students
19 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
335 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
17%
5%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
106 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
1,448 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
72%
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
54 Students
33,185 Students
% of Others Students
3%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
27 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Franklin County, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Franklin County, MA include Deerfield Academy, Eaglebrook School, and The Academy At Charlemont.
How many private schools are located in Franklin County?
8 private schools are located in Franklin County.
How diverse are private schools in Franklin County?
Franklin County private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
Which private schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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