Bard Academy at Simons Rock
Independent school · Grades 9–10
Great Barrington, MA
84 Alford Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 85% of independent schools in Massachusetts
In Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Bard Academy at Simons Rock is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 10th grade. About 47 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of independent high schools in Massachusetts. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school day runs about 8 hours, 160 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–10
- Students
- 47
- Teachers
- 11.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 27 girls, 20 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 160 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 85% of independent high schools in Massachusetts (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of independent high schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 26 independent high schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
- The Association of Boarding Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Bard Academy at Simons Rock
What grades does Bard Academy at Simons Rock serve?
Bard Academy at Simons Rock serves grades 9–10.
How many students attend Bard Academy at Simons Rock?
About 47 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Bard Academy at Simons Rock?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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