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Top 5 Best Hampshire County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 1,828 students in Hampshire County, MA (there are 49 public schools, serving 17,860 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Hampshire County, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Hampshire County, MA include The Williston Northampton School, Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech, and Campus School Of Smith College.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 70%.
14% of private schools in Hampshire County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Top Ranked Hampshire County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
33 Prospect Street
Northampton, MA 01063
(413) 585-3270
Grades: K-6
| 169 students
Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech
Special Education School
45 Round Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-1113
Grades: PK-6
| 15 students
The Hartsbrook School
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
193 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 586-1908
Grades: PK-12
| 277 students
The Macduffie School
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(2)
66 School St
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 255-0000
Grades: 6-12
| 195 students
19 Payson Avenue
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-3231
Grades: 7-12
| 490 students
Amherst Montessori School
Montessori School
27 Pomeroy Ln
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-3101
Grades: K-5
| 69 students
Clown Around Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
31 Gunn Road
Southampton, MA 01073
(413) 527-0642
Grades: NS-PK
| 14 students
The Common School
Alternative School
(1)
521 S. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 256-8989
Grades: PK-6
| 113 students
Cutchins Program
Alternative School
78 Pomeroy Ter
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1310
Grades: 5-12
| 25 students
Gorse Childrens Center
Vocational/Technical School
27 Morgan St
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 533-9819
Grades: PK-3
| 144 students
Hill Institute Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
83 Pine St
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 584-1725
Grades: K
| 5 students
Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter
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Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
257 Prospect Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-6622
Grades: K-6
| 59 students
The Montessori School Of Northampton
Montessori School
(2)
51 Bates Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-4538
Grades: PK-8
| 108 students
Our Lady's Child Care Center
(Catholic)
35 Pleasant Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-6133
Grades: K-8
| 155 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Hampshire County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Tri-county Schools (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
201 East St
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-7700
Grades: K-12
| 38 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hampshire County, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Hampshire County, MA include The Williston Northampton School, Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech, and Campus School Of Smith College.
How many private schools are located in Hampshire County?
14 private schools are located in Hampshire County.
How diverse are private schools in Hampshire County?
Hampshire County private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 29%.
What percentage of students in Hampshire County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Hampshire County are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hampshire County?
14% of private schools in Hampshire County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).
Which private schools in Hampshire County are often viewed compared to one another?

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