Excellent
#14 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 3% of private schools
The Bement School
School · Deerfield, MA
A private school in Deerfield, MA serving grades Kindergarten – 9th.
94 OLD MAIN ST, Deerfield, MA 01342
- 5.5:1 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 The Bement 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated807/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Deerfield), 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
$100,917
Median home value
$363,100
Median rent
$1,631/mo
College educated
47.4%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01342; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Commonwealth Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,161 | 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.
The Bement School is listed in Deerfield, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Bement School
The Bement School is a private school in Deerfield, MA, serving approximately 196 students in grades Kindergarten-9th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 388 private schools in MA.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 01342)
- 1,313
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 01342; 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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