Private Schools in Whately, Massachusetts

Smith College Campus School is a laboratory school affiliated with Smith College, located approximately 15 minutes from Whately in Northampton. Serving grades K-6, this highly selective school combines innovative teaching practices with research-based curriculum. As a laboratory school, it serves as a training ground for Smith College education students while providing an exceptional elementary education. The school emphasizes literacy, critical thinking, and social-emotional learning. Students benefit from access to college resources, small class sizes, and expert faculty. The school maintains a 8:1 student-teacher ratio and is renowned for its academic excellence and progressive educational approach.

The Bement School is a prestigious co-educational day and boarding school serving students from kindergarten through grade 9. Located just 10 minutes from Whately in neighboring Deerfield, Bement offers a rigorous academic program with small class sizes (average 12:1 student-teacher ratio). The school emphasizes character development, global citizenship, and individualized attention. Facilities include modern classrooms, science labs, art studios, athletic fields, and boarding houses. The school has strong ties to the Five College Consortium and offers extensive arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs. Parents consistently praise the nurturing environment and academic preparation.

Located just 10 minutes from Whately in Hadley, PVCICS is a highly-regarded public charter school offering a unique Chinese immersion program from kindergarten through 12th grade. While technically a public charter school, it operates with private school-level selectivity and academic rigor. The school provides a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum with half of instruction delivered in Mandarin Chinese. Students achieve bilingual proficiency while excelling in traditional academic subjects. The school features modern facilities, strong STEM programs, and extensive extracurricular activities. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with particular praise for the academic challenge, cultural awareness, and preparation for college and global citizenship.