#1 Best Independent Schools in Franklin County, MA
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
The only all-girls school in Greenfield
Greenfield, MA
A+Overall gradeAll girls98 students4 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Franklin County, MA
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Franklin County, MA. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Franklin County, MA
The Bement School
Independent school · Grades K–9
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Deerfield, MA
AOverall grade223 students6 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Franklin County, MA
Greenfield Center School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 33% since 2011–12
Greenfield, MA
B+Overall grade122 students7 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Franklin County, MA
The Academy at Charlemont
Independent school · Grades 6–12
92% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Charlemont, MA
BOverall grade92 students7 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Franklin County, MA
The Academy at Charlemont
Independent school · Grades 6–12
92% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Charlemont, MA
BOverall grade92 students7 students per teacher
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