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#143 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 37% of private schools
Buxton School
High School · Williamstown, MA
A private high school in Williamstown, MA serving grades 9th – 12th.
291 S ST, Williamstown, MA 01267
- 2.6:1 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 Buxton 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated967/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Williamstown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,750
Median home value
$438,100
Median rent
$1,280/mo
College educated
66.1%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01267; 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 Greylock Regional HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 7–12 | 2.6 mi | 553 | 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.
Buxton School is listed in Williamstown, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Buxton School
Buxton School is a private high school in Williamstown, MA, serving approximately 60 students in grades 9th-12th with a 2.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #143 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buxton School
What grades does Buxton School serve?
Buxton School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Buxton School?
Buxton School has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buxton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buxton School is 2.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Buxton School rank in MA?
Buxton School ranks #143 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Buxton School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buxton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Buxton School a private school?
Yes, Buxton 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 Buxton School a religious school?
No, Buxton School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 60
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 150 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Berkshire County
- Phone
- (413) 458-3919
- Area population (ZIP 01267)
- 7,985
- Area average commute
- 16 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 01267; 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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