Very Good
#95 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 24% of private schools
Berkshire School
High School · Sheffield, MA
A private high school in Sheffield, MA serving grades 9th – 12th.
245 N UNDERMOUNTAIN RD, Sheffield, MA 01257
- 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Berkshire School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,227
Median home value
$432,100
Median rent
$1,161/mo
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01257; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Everett RegionalEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–12 | 2.2 mi | 281 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Berkshire School is listed in Sheffield, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Berkshire School
Berkshire School is a private high school in Sheffield, MA, serving approximately 412 students in grades 9th-12th with a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berkshire School
What grades does Berkshire School serve?
Berkshire School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Berkshire School?
Berkshire School has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkshire School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkshire School is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Berkshire School rank in MA?
Berkshire School ranks #95 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Berkshire School's MySchoolScout rating?
Berkshire School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Berkshire School a private school?
Yes, Berkshire School 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 Berkshire School a religious school?
No, Berkshire School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 412
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 153 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Berkshire County
- Phone
- (413) 229-1213
- Area population (ZIP 01257)
- 2,331
- Area median age
- 55
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01257; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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