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Parent: Both of my sons have had a phenomenal experience at Williston. They are both motivated students who have loved the combination of support and challenge that exists in the academic program at Williston. My older son will take his first AP class next year, and he is excited to take on that level of academic rigor. He is also involved with the arts, where he has loved his experience in the theater program. All the faculty members he has worked with have been incredibly supportive and have encouraged him to get out of his shell and try new things. He also loves the in-town location - his favorite spot is La Veracruzana (great burritos), but he also has taken advantage of takeout sushi, Pok-eh bowls, and plenty of Mt. Tom's ice cream! My younger son is more involved in the athletic program, and he has found the same level of support. Currently, he aspires to play two different sports in college, and he has received an incredible level of skill training and competition toward that end...Read 112 Reviews
#26 Best Private High Schools in Massachusetts.
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
EASTHAMPTON, MA,
7-12,
112 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Both of my sons have had a phenomenal experience at Williston. They are both motivated students who have loved the combination of support and challenge that exists in the academic program at....
Both of my sons have had a phenomenal experience at Williston. They are both motivated students who have loved the combination of support and challenge that exists in the academic program at....
Read 112 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 460,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
Senior: I'm currently a senior at MacDuffie. I'm very grateful for the teachers and the community for teaching me so much throughout the years. MacDuffie's college prep and counseling are also great, so I strongly recommend this school!...Read 64 Reviews
#33 Best Private High Schools in Massachusetts.
GRANBY, MA,
6-12,
64 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I'm currently a senior at MacDuffie. I'm very grateful for the teachers and the community for teaching me so much throughout the years. MacDuffie's college prep and counseling are also great, so I....
I'm currently a senior at MacDuffie. I'm very grateful for the teachers and the community for teaching me so much throughout the years. MacDuffie's college prep and counseling are also great, so I....
Read 64 reviews.
Students: 182,
Parent: We chose WMA for its strong academic reputation noted for intelligent, caring faculty, a wonderful curriculum and diverse extracurricular activities but ended up getting far more! Our impression is that WMA somehow magically selects talented students from caring families creating an amazing student body full of smart but thoughtful human beings. This community quickly becomes a little family where the students support each other & feel cared for by faculty. WMA definitely has something for everyone. Not only was our son exposed to a vast array of Sports: Rugby, Water polo, Football and the Arts: Music/Theater but a myriad of other wonderful things. Most importantly though is the exceptional student body. It’s a nice balance between a “Mini United Nations feel” & Local Community Vibe blending perfectly students from this rural New England area and from across the globe. We were fortunate to host many students during breaks and now have lifelong friends throughout the world...Read 98 Reviews
#49 Best Private High Schools in Massachusetts.
WILBRAHAM, MA,
98 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says We chose WMA for its strong academic reputation noted for intelligent, caring faculty, a wonderful curriculum and diverse extracurricular activities but ended up getting far more! Our impression is....
We chose WMA for its strong academic reputation noted for intelligent, caring faculty, a wonderful curriculum and diverse extracurricular activities but ended up getting far more! Our impression is....
Read 98 reviews.
Students: 425,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
Parent: My boys (7th and 6th grades) just finished their first year at Fessy and it exceeded ALL of our expectations! I wish we had made the move sooner.The focus and attention on boys and their growth was outstanding - they are developing boys to meet today and tomorrow's complex challenges. The focus on group learning, team work and respect across all dimensions is seamless, but powerful.The International / Boarding student influence is a special element - it literally opens up the world to all boys at Fessy. There is no other school I know of in this age range that brings that breadth and depth of perspective to their school...The faculty and administration hail from varied backgrounds, geographies and give much valued texture and context for developing critical thinkers and leaders.Read 43 Reviews
WEST NEWTON, MA,
PK, K-9,
43 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My boys (7th and 6th grades) just finished their first year at Fessy and it exceeded ALL of our expectations! I wish we had made the move sooner.The focus and attention on boys and their growth was outstanding - they are developing boys to meet today and tomorrow's complex challenges. The focus on group learning, team work and respect across all dimensions is seamless, but powerful.The International / Boarding student influence is a special element - it literally opens up the world to all boys at Fessy. There is no other school I know of in this age range that brings that...The faculty and administration hail from varied backgrounds, geographies and give much valued texture and context for developing critical thinkers and leaders..
My boys (7th and 6th grades) just finished their first year at Fessy and it exceeded ALL of our expectations! I wish we had made the move sooner.The focus and attention on boys and their growth was outstanding - they are developing boys to meet today and tomorrow's complex challenges. The focus on group learning, team work and respect across all dimensions is seamless, but powerful.The International / Boarding student influence is a special element - it literally opens up the world to all boys at Fessy. There is no other school I know of in this age range that brings that...The faculty and administration hail from varied backgrounds, geographies and give much valued texture and context for developing critical thinkers and leaders..
Read 43 reviews.
Students: 511,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
Works Here: As a contractor working with the school to set up a state of the art indoor air quality protocol to protect their staff and students, I have been amazed at their caring and unselfish approach to the upgrades on campus. Their investment in the health and wellbeing of everyone on campus is a model for all to follow and I am sure they approach all aspects of operating this fine institution in the same manner! ...Jim PattersonFuture Air FiltersRead 14 Reviews
#85 Best Private High Schools in Massachusetts.
HADLEY, MA,
PK, K-12,
14 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Works Here says As a contractor working with the school to set up a state of the art indoor air quality protocol to protect their staff and students, I have been amazed at their caring and unselfish approach to the...Jim PattersonFuture Air Filters.
As a contractor working with the school to set up a state of the art indoor air quality protocol to protect their staff and students, I have been amazed at their caring and unselfish approach to the...Jim PattersonFuture Air Filters.
Read 14 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 243,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
Senior: Granby differs from most other schools for the fact of it being small. With less kids, the classes are smaller which allow the teachers to pay more attention to individual students. This helped me succeed in my high school career!...Read 41 Reviews
Granby Public Schools, MA,
41 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Granby differs from most other schools for the fact of it being small. With less kids, the classes are smaller which allow the teachers to pay more attention to individual students. This helped me....
Granby differs from most other schools for the fact of it being small. With less kids, the classes are smaller which allow the teachers to pay more attention to individual students. This helped me....
Read 41 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Students: 341,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
PK, K-6,
Students: 412,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
Sophomore: At St. Stanislaus School, I received a phenomenal primary education which prepared me for my further education. Throughout the years I attended this school, I had an extremely close bond with my classmates and teachers. I excelled in high school and other social events as a result of the education provided by this school. It really is a very special place. Even as an alumni, I still feel welcome and comfortable when I occasionally visit...Read 3 Reviews
CHICOPEE, MA,
PK, K-8,
3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.
Featured Review: Sophomore says At St. Stanislaus School, I received a phenomenal primary education which prepared me for my further education. Throughout the years I attended this school, I had an extremely close bond with my....
At St. Stanislaus School, I received a phenomenal primary education which prepared me for my further education. Throughout the years I attended this school, I had an extremely close bond with my....
Read 3 reviews.
Students: 283,
NORTHAMPTON, MA,
K-6,
Students: 257,
Middle School Student: Awesome school with great teachers. Very good Catholic school. I would highly recommend this school.Read 1 Review
HOLYOKE, MA,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Middle School Student says Awesome school with great teachers. Very good Catholic school. I would highly recommend this school..
Awesome school with great teachers. Very good Catholic school. I would highly recommend this school..
Read 1 reviews.
Students: 222,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,
Parent: Overall my child has had a very positive experience at Blessed Sacrament. The teachers are extremely dedicated and they have high educational standards for reading and writing. This is a very safe school community with excellent structure...Read 1 Review
Featured Review: Parent says Overall my child has had a very positive experience at Blessed Sacrament. The teachers are extremely dedicated and they have high educational standards for reading and writing. This is a very safe....
Overall my child has had a very positive experience at Blessed Sacrament. The teachers are extremely dedicated and they have high educational standards for reading and writing. This is a very safe....
Students: 201,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
LUDLOW, MA,
Students: 200,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 1 stars.
Students: 188,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
Alum: I was blessed to attend this school. It was a great experience with smaller classes. Our class worked as one friendly group on projects, programs, and other activities. God and His word are above all subjects and classes. The day starts of with prayer followed by Bible class, and continues through other subjects...Read 1 Review
WESTFIELD, MA,
K-8,
Featured Review: Alum says I was blessed to attend this school. It was a great experience with smaller classes. Our class worked as one friendly group on projects, programs, and other activities. God and His word are above all....
I was blessed to attend this school. It was a great experience with smaller classes. Our class worked as one friendly group on projects, programs, and other activities. God and His word are above all....
Students: 162,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
SPRINGFIELD, MA,
K,
Students: 161,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 68 to 1,
SOUTH HADLEY, MA,
PK, K-3,
Students: 144,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 144 to 1,
Students: 121,
Preschool,
Students: 120,
AMHERST, MA,
Students: 113,
Parent: Academy Hill understands and completes its mission, which is to offer a faster paced and non-repetitive academic environment for motivated students and their families. Very small classes and veteran teachers have made a curriculum that is progressive without being arduous. Teaching methods focus on active learning, discussion, individual responsibility, and building confidence, though writing in particular is critical to the school's success. The emphasis on public presentation has amazing results in many ways-- psychologically, academically and even in the area of community building. Our child was admitted to a very strong high school and we feel that Academy Hill was essential to the subtle advantages our child gained...Read 4 Reviews
4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Academy Hill understands and completes its mission, which is to offer a faster paced and non-repetitive academic environment for motivated students and their families. Very small classes and veteran....
Academy Hill understands and completes its mission, which is to offer a faster paced and non-repetitive academic environment for motivated students and their families. Very small classes and veteran....
Read 4 reviews.
Students: 103,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
Students: 99,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
Freshman: valley west school has helped me out a lot ever sense I arrived I've only gotten straight a's I am planning to stay until I graduateRead 1 Review
1-12,
Featured Review: Freshman says valley west school has helped me out a lot ever sense I arrived I've only gotten straight a's I am planning to stay until I graduate.
valley west school has helped me out a lot ever sense I arrived I've only gotten straight a's I am planning to stay until I graduate.
Students: 98,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,
Students: 93,
Students: 90,
Students: 86,
Parent: We are at CHC because of teachers/coaches like Lacrosse Coach Joe Thompson. He inspired my daughter in 7th-grade history class & my 10th-grade son who has never played the sport into joining his Lacrosse team. Coach Thompson motivates those around him. He is purposeful, educated, experienced, & an example of what sets CHC apart from other schools! He is a UVA FINAL FOUR player. Read Coach Thompson's experience below. It is because of teachers like him that my kids attend Cape Henry Collegiate and not Norfolk Academy. #dolphinproud...Coach Thompson played at St. Mary's High in Annapolis before heading to UVA. He was team captain when the Cavaliers made the Final Four in 2005 receiving the team's Thomas C. Rixey award for spirit & inspiration. Thompson was a UVA assistant & was the head coach at Sacred Heart Prep in Atherton, Calif., & his alma mater before serving the past two seasons as offensive coordinator at Maryland power Loyola Blakefield...Read 76 Reviews
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA,
76 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says We are at CHC because of teachers/coaches like Lacrosse Coach Joe Thompson. He inspired my daughter in 7th-grade history class & my 10th-grade son who has never played the sport into joining his...Coach Thompson played at St. Mary's High in Annapolis before heading to UVA. He was team captain when the Cavaliers made the Final Four in 2005 receiving the team's Thomas C. Rixey award for spirit....
We are at CHC because of teachers/coaches like Lacrosse Coach Joe Thompson. He inspired my daughter in 7th-grade history class & my 10th-grade son who has never played the sport into joining his...Coach Thompson played at St. Mary's High in Annapolis before heading to UVA. He was team captain when the Cavaliers made the Final Four in 2005 receiving the team's Thomas C. Rixey award for spirit....
Read 76 reviews.
Students: 1,045,
Parent: My daughter is a senior at Lawrence Academy. Our experience at this school has been stellar. Beginning with the administration and including teachers and faculty, there is a culture of child/family engagement in the growth and development of the students. There is an authentic commitment to the school’s stated values, which puts the students at the heart of everything...I feel that any student can do well at this school. The environment is inclusive, yet the diversity allows students to find those they feel most resonate with. Lawrence is a happy place. The school makes careful decisions which clearly work to facilitate connection, success, and ultimately, joy for students and the Lawrence community. ...Students vary in terms of interests. The school is equipped to support it all.There is so much more I can say but I’m running out of room. Reach out to the school with questions if you’re interested. We are so grateful to have found this truly wonderful school and community!Read 40 Reviews
GROTON, MA,
9-12,
40 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My daughter is a senior at Lawrence Academy. Our experience at this school has been stellar. Beginning with the administration and including teachers and faculty, there is a culture of child/family...I feel that any student can do well at this school. The environment is inclusive, yet the diversity allows students to find those they feel most resonate with. Lawrence is a happy place. The school...Students vary in terms of interests. The school is equipped to support it all.There is so much more I can say but I’m running out of room. Reach out to the school with questions if you’re interested. We are so grateful to have found this truly wonderful school and community!.
My daughter is a senior at Lawrence Academy. Our experience at this school has been stellar. Beginning with the administration and including teachers and faculty, there is a culture of child/family...I feel that any student can do well at this school. The environment is inclusive, yet the diversity allows students to find those they feel most resonate with. Lawrence is a happy place. The school...Students vary in terms of interests. The school is equipped to support it all.There is so much more I can say but I’m running out of room. Reach out to the school with questions if you’re interested. We are so grateful to have found this truly wonderful school and community!.
Read 40 reviews.