NAIS Member Schools in Franklin County

• Deerfield, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.55 out of 5  65 reviews

Parent: Deerfield is the Columbia University of the Ivy League. Exeter/Andover is the Harvard/Yale. DA is compact, efficient, structured & fun. It has the hardest grading w severe grade deflation. There is only 1 GPA on a scale of 100. If you magically break 93, you are high honors. If you want the best odds of your child getting into an Ivy or Elite or Top LAC, Deerfield admit stats are up with the Top 5 feeders in the country. DA looks/feels like a country club, but the kids here work extremely hard unless you are shoo-in as recruited athlete or legacy. Regular Sit-down dinners force you to meet everyone in the school. Mandatory 1st or 2nd waiter duties teach humility. You get out of Deerfield, what you put into it because the resources are limitless. It's a tough place if your child needs coddling. But the best school if you want your kid to be an independent thinker and doer. The teachers and admin are unbelievably competent! It should be ranked 2nd/3rd but all these rankings are bunk... Read 65 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 658

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Mount Hermon, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.99 out of 5  136 reviews

Alum: My cousins and sister attended Northfield Mount Hermon. Visiting them and hearing about their experiences, I'd dreamed of attending the school myself. When I was admitted, I was thrilled! The four years I spent at NMH were everything I hoped for and more. Academically, I was challenged and rewarded. Socially, I was awakened and embraced. Personally, I was impacted forever. The friends I made here are the deepest I have, almost 20 years later. I am eternally grateful that I was able to spend such formative years at such an incredible institution. If you are seeking a school that is constantly striving to do better and expects the same of their community, this is a place for you.... Read 136 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 655

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Greenfield, MA•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  43 reviews

Niche User: Strong administration! Engaged students ! The grounds are attractive and safe, with upgrades occurring at several of the larger buildings...Equestrian Center too had been updated for student and horse safety. The International Baccalaurete program is a hit for the girls , allowing them accelerated college placement. The school has a new Head who is energetic and innovative, with the students experience as her main focus.... Read 43 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 150

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Charlemont, MA•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  22 reviews

Alum: I loved my time at The Academy! My teachers were supportive and pushed us to do better in academics while also encouraging our other interests. We had awesome traditions like Polyglot our winter holidays celebration, a stellar XC team, and biannual concerts that got us a reputation for a strong music program. The students at Charlemont have such diverse interests, whether they are musicians, activists, ultra runners, or dancers, people contribute so much to The Academy community.... Read 22 reviews

• grade A

• Students 66

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Hardwick, MA•

• Private School•

• 8-12

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  Rating 4.38 out of 5  48 reviews

Alum: I attended Eagle Hill starting my junior year after being at another boarding school, where I struggled greatly to maintain my academic and social life. The difference in my learning environment was remarkable. I was able to meet people from unique walks of life while simultaneously engaging in stimulating learning strategies that have gotten me through my years in college. My time at Eagle Hill forever changed the way I viewed learning. I felt like I was capable of learning after my time here thanks to the continuous help of the faculty and staff, who I still keep in constant contact with. I was able to make friends that have kept in touch with me through the years as well, and every single person here made me feel like I was not alone in my journey towards academic achievement. I will forever be grateful to the dedication of my teachers, who put countless hours of time and effort into helping me succeed. Everyone here wants to see you succeed, and it shows!... Read 48 reviews

• grade A

• Students 210

• Student-teacher ratio 3:1

• Deerfield, MA•

• Private School•

• 6-9

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  Rating 4.43 out of 5  7 reviews

Parent: Both our sons have attended EBS, and it has been an outstanding experience. The staff care. The teachers are well trained. The academics are thoughtful and evolving. Our boys developed a great friendship in this nurturing atmosphere combining dorm life, sports, activities, and the classroom. The hillside setting is beautiful. The facilities are modern, well maintained, and the new science and arts building is a stunning example of form and function blended seamlessly into a wooded backdrop. Few 6-9 schools can rival Eaglebrook's overall experience.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A

• Students 250

• Student-teacher ratio 3:1

• Deerfield, MA•

• Private School•

• K-9

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  Rating 4.59 out of 5  17 reviews

Parent: Highly recommend! Bement is the right school to international families that want to send their young children to a faraway country. Bement has innumerable merits. Competent teachers, freimily peers, organic foods, idyllic scenery, systematic curriculum, advanced math class open, immediate communication between parents and teachers, pick-up and drop-off at the airport by Bement teachers (How relieved!) etc. Bement fulfilled my two expectations academically and emotionally. My son would say, “All the teachers are like an encyclopedia.” I also remember how energetically school nurse, dorm parents, dorm administrator, and school doctor communicated with me and set out actively to cure my son when my son’s collarbone was broken. Even though I couldn't go to US in this Corona situation, all the teachers took him to three orthopedics and connected doctors with me by video call. The close cooperation with parents makes me trust and love Bement. I respect all the teachers!... Read 17 reviews

• grade A

• Students 220

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1