Greenfield Center School Photo - Center School students are immersed in rigor and play in balanced abundance. This 3rd/4th grade is heading out to their "Woods Spot"--a location in the adjacent conservation area where the class spends time most afternoons. Woods spots become a nexus of social and academic learning, where commerce, governance, and community emerge organically.

Top 5 Best Franklin County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,144 students in Franklin County, MA (there are 36 public schools, serving 8,805 public students). 20% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Franklin County, MA include Northfield Mount Hermon, Deerfield Academy, and Eaglebrook School.
The average acceptance rate is 44%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 69%.

Top Ranked Franklin County Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Stoneleigh-Burnham School Photo - Our challenging and supportive learning environment encourages appropriate risk-taking by providing a safe space for making mistakes. Stoneleigh-Burnham School offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
All-girls
(5)
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Grades: 7-12
| 140 students
1359 Route 2 E
Charlemont, MA 01339
(413) 339-4912
Grades: 7-12
| 81 students
The Bement School
The Bement School Photo
(11)
94 Old Main St
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-7061
Grades: K-9
| 229 students
Deerfield Academy
Deerfield Academy Photo
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 651 students
Eaglebrook School
All-boys
(1)
271 Pine Nook Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-7411
Grades: 6-9
| 250 students
Northfield Mount Hermon
Northfield Mount Hermon Photo
(2)
One Lamplighter Way
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
Grades: 9-12
| 630 students
Four Winds School
Four Winds School Photo - Four Winds School
Alternative School
(9)
54 French King Hwy
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 863-8055
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
21 Parmenter Rd
Bernardston, MA 01337
(413) 648-9468
Grades: K-6
| 19 students
Greenfield Center School
Greenfield Center School Photo - Center School students are immersed in rigor and play in balanced abundance. This 3rd/4th grade is heading out to their "Woods Spot"--a location in the adjacent conservation area where the class spends time most afternoons. Woods spots become a nexus of social and academic learning, where commerce, governance, and community emerge organically.
(2)
739 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Franklin County, Massachusetts

Franklin County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Eagle Mountain School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
99 Thayer Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1614
Grades: 5-8
| 11 students
Linden Hill School (Closed 2010)
All-boys | Special Education School (Christian)
154 S Mountain Rd
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-2906
Grades: 6-9
| 32 students
Maple Valley School (Closed 2006)
All-boys | Special Education School
6 Farley Road
Wendell, MA 01379
(978) 544-6913
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
58 Elm St
New Salem, MA 01355
(978) 544-6324
Grades: K-7
| 21 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Franklin County, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Franklin County, MA include Northfield Mount Hermon, Deerfield Academy, and Eaglebrook School.
How many private schools are located in Franklin County?
9 private schools are located in Franklin County.
How diverse are private schools in Franklin County?
Franklin County private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 29%.
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%).

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