Excellent
#14 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 3% of private schools
The Bement School
School
94 OLD MAIN ST, Deerfield, MA 01342
Enrollment
196
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 9th
Enrollment
196
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 9th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#14 of 388
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About The Bement School
The Bement School is a private school in Deerfield, MA. The Bement School serves approximately 196 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-9th, and has a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. The Bement School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 196 students, The Bement School 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 5.5:1 students to teachers, The Bement School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Bement School 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.
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
94 OLD MAIN ST, Deerfield, MA 01342
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Bement School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Sunderland Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 6.1 miles away, in nearby Sunderland), which scores slightly higher. Another option is STONELEIGH-BURNHAM SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 4.7 miles away, in nearby Greenfield), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Four Rivers Charter Public School (rated 7.5/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Greenfield), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Deerfield, see our Deerfield schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Newton School Greenfield | 2.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Greater Commonwealth Virtual School Greenfield | 2.8 mi | 4.4 |
| Federal Street School Greenfield | 3.0 mi | 5.7 |
| Greenfield Middle Greenfield | 3.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Four Rivers Charter Public School Greenfield | 3.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Greenfield High Greenfield | 4.0 mi | 4.5 |
| The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish Greenfield | 4.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Discovery School at Four Corners Greenfield | 4.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Frontier Regional South Deerfield | 4.5 mi | 6.6 |
| Deerfield Elementary South Deerfield | 4.6 mi | 7.5 |
| STONELEIGH-BURNHAM SCHOOL Greenfield | 4.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Hillcrest Elementary School Turners Falls | 4.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Sheffield Elementary School Turners Falls | 4.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Turners Fall High Montague | 4.1 mi | 4.5 |
| Great Falls Middle Montague | 4.1 mi | 5.4 |
| GREENFIELD CENTER SCHOOL Greenfield | 5.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Conway Grammar Conway | 4.5 mi | 6.8 |
| FOUR WINDS SCHOOL Gill | 5.3 mi | — |
| Sunderland Elementary Sunderland | 6.1 mi | 8.8 |
| Franklin County Technical Turners Falls | 5.4 mi | 6.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01342 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$100,917
Median Home Value
$363,100
Median Rent
$1,631/mo
Population
1,313
College Educated
47.4%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Median Age
41.4
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| SOUTH SHORE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Weymouth, MA | 8.3 |
| HILLSIDE SCHOOL Marlborough, MA | 8.0 |
| MELMARK NEW ENGLAND Andover, MA | 7.9 |
| THE NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN Southborough, MA | 7.7 |
| ST ANN'S HOME Methuen, MA | 7.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Bement School
What grades does The Bement School serve?
The Bement School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.
How many students attend The Bement School?
The Bement School has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Bement School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Bement School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Bement School rank in MA?
The Bement School ranks #14 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is The Bement School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Bement School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Bement School a private school?
Yes, The Bement 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 The Bement School a religious school?
No, The Bement School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 9th
- Enrollment
- 196
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 166 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (413) 774-7061
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