Average
#168 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 43% of private schools
Bard Academy at Simons Rock
High School
84 ALFORD RD, Great Barrington, MA 01230
Enrollment
47
Student-Teacher
2.8:1
Score
6.6
Grades
9th – 10th
Enrollment
47
Student-Teacher
2.8:1
Score
6.6
Grades
9th – 10th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#168 of 388
In Great Barrington
#1 of 2
public schools
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About Bard Academy at Simons Rock
Bard Academy at Simons Rock is a private high school in Great Barrington, MA. Bard Academy at Simons Rock serves approximately 47 students, and covers grades 9th-10th, and has a 2.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Bard Academy at Simons Rock has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #168 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 6.6 · Average
- MA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 47 students, Bard Academy at Simons Rock is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 2.8:1 students to teachers, Bard Academy at Simons Rock sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Bard Academy at Simons Rock is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Bard Academy at Simons Rock compares to the 3 public schools in Great Barrington, MA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Great Barrington
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bard Academy at Simons Rock (this school) | 6.6 |
| W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School | 7.6 |
| Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School | 8.1 |
| Monument Mt Regional High | 6.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
84 ALFORD RD, Great Barrington, MA 01230
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bard Academy at Simons Rock may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Lenox Memorial High (rated 7.7/10, 11.7 miles away, in nearby Lenox), which scores notably higher. Another option is BERKSHIRE SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 6.6 miles away, in nearby Sheffield), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Mt Everett Regional (rated 6.7/10, 7.1 miles away, in nearby Sheffield), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Great Barrington, see our Great Barrington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE MEADOWS Housatonic | 1.6 mi | — |
| BERKSHIRE WALDORF SCHOOL Great Barrington | 1.9 mi | 5.2 |
| South Egremont Sheffield | 3.7 mi | — |
| W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School Great Barrington | 3.6 mi | 7.6 |
| Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School Great Barrington | 3.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Monument Mt Regional High Great Barrington | 3.9 mi | 6.1 |
| BERKSHIRE SCHOOL Sheffield | 6.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Undermountain Sheffield | 7.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Mt Everett Regional Sheffield | 7.1 mi | 6.7 |
| BERKSHIRE WALDORF HIGH SCHOOL Stockbridge | 6.4 mi | 5.8 |
| New Marlborough Central Sheffield | 8.4 mi | 8.2 |
| BERKSHIRE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Stockbridge | 9.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Morris Lenox | 11.0 mi | 7.5 |
| ST MARY'S SCHOOL Lee | 9.8 mi | 4.8 |
| Lee Middle/High School Lee | 9.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Richmond Consolidated Richmond | 12.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Lee Elementary Lee | 10.0 mi | 5.6 |
| THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF THE BERKSHIRES Lenox Dale | 10.7 mi | 6.6 |
| North Canaan Elementary School North Canaan | 12.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Lenox Memorial High Lenox | 11.7 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01230 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,871
Median Home Value
$479,200
Median Rent
$1,286/mo
Population
8,813
College Educated
49.2%
Homeownership
74.9%
Avg Commute
24.5 min
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Median Age
49.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bard Academy at Simons Rock
What grades does Bard Academy at Simons Rock serve?
Bard Academy at Simons Rock serves students in grades 9th through 10th.
How many students attend Bard Academy at Simons Rock?
Bard Academy at Simons Rock has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bard Academy at Simons Rock?
The student-teacher ratio at Bard Academy at Simons Rock is 2.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bard Academy at Simons Rock rank in MA?
Bard Academy at Simons Rock ranks #168 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Bard Academy at Simons Rock's MySchoolScout rating?
Bard Academy at Simons Rock has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bard Academy at Simons Rock a private school?
Yes, Bard Academy at Simons Rock is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bard Academy at Simons Rock a religious school?
No, Bard Academy at Simons Rock is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 10th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Berkshire County
- Phone
- (413) 528-7204
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