#1 Best Private Schools in Hampshire County, MA
The Common School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 75% of independent schools in Massachusetts
Amherst, MA
A+Overall grade71 students5 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Hampshire County, MA
Private schools in Hampshire County, MA with the highest overall grades. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Hampshire County, MA
The Hartsbrook School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Hadley, MA
A+Overall grade259 students5 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Hampshire County, MA
Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter
Jewish day school · Grades K–6
The only Jewish school in Northampton
Northampton, MA
AOverall grade70 students5 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Hampshire County, MA
The Macduffie School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
87% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Granby, MA
AOverall grade203 students6 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Hampshire County, MA
The Williston Northampton School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Easthampton, MA
B+Overall grade482 students8 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Hampshire County, MA
Campus School of Smith College
Independent school · Grades K–6
The only independent school in Northampton
Northampton, MA
BOverall grade148 students8 students per teacher
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