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The Bement School

Independent school · Grades K–9

Deerfield, MA

94 Old Main St, Deerfield, MA 01342

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher

The Bement School is an independent private school in Deerfield, Massachusetts, for students from kindergarten through 9th grade. It has about 223 students and around 6 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2013–14. Students attend about 8.5 hours a day, 161 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–9
Students
223
Teachers
40.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 124 girls, 99 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 8.5 hours
School year
161 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 56% of independent schools in Massachusetts.
    • Compared with 39 independent schools in Massachusetts.

    Students by survey year

    218’13–14206’15–16219’17–18224’19–20196’21–22223’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    K12
    119
    216
    312
    417
    523
    627
    738
    836
    923

    Student body

    White65%
    Asian23%
    Two or more races6%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • The Association of Boarding Schools

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    What grades does The Bement School serve?

    The Bement School serves grades K–9.

    How many students attend The Bement School?

    About 223 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

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