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#316 of 388 private schools in MA
Berkshire Waldorf School
Elementary School · Great Barrington, MA
A private elementary school in Great Barrington, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
35 W PLAIN RD, Great Barrington, MA 01230
- 7.4:1 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
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Where Berkshire Waldorf 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 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated959/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,871
Median home value
$479,200
Median rent
$1,286/mo
College educated
49.2%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01230; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South EgremontEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 2.0 mi | 11 | 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 Waldorf School is listed in Great Barrington, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Berkshire Waldorf School
Berkshire Waldorf School is a private elementary school in Great Barrington, MA, serving approximately 184 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #316 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berkshire Waldorf School
What grades does Berkshire Waldorf School serve?
Berkshire Waldorf School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Berkshire Waldorf School?
Berkshire Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkshire Waldorf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkshire Waldorf School is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Berkshire Waldorf School rank in MA?
Berkshire Waldorf School ranks #316 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Berkshire Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?
Berkshire Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Berkshire Waldorf School a private school?
Yes, Berkshire Waldorf 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 Waldorf School a religious school?
No, Berkshire Waldorf School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Berkshire County
- Phone
- (413) 528-4015
- Area population (ZIP 01230)
- 8,813
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 49.6
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 01230; 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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