Buxton School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Williamstown, MA
291 S St, Williamstown, MA 01267
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 96% of independent schools in Massachusetts
- Serving families in Williamstown since at least 2011
Buxton School is an independent private school in Williamstown, Massachusetts, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 48 students and around 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 96% of independent high schools in Massachusetts. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 217 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 48
- Teachers
- 20.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 28 girls, 20 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 217 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 96% of independent high schools in Massachusetts (2 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 77% 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 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent 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 Buxton School
What grades does Buxton School serve?
Buxton School serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Buxton School?
About 48 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Buxton School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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