Private Schools in Chatham, New York

Berkshire Country Day School is an independent day school serving students from early childhood through 9th grade, attracting families from Chatham and surrounding Columbia County communities. The school offers a progressive, student-centered education with strong emphasis on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) integration. Located on a 26-acre campus in the Berkshires, BCD provides extensive outdoor education opportunities, robust arts programs, and small class sizes that ensure personalized attention. The school prepares students for top secondary schools while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and character development.

Berkshire School is a prestigious coeducational boarding and day school located just across the state border in Sheffield, Massachusetts, serving students from Chatham and the broader Hudson Valley region. The school offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with 18 Advanced Placement courses, extensive arts programs, and competitive athletics. The 400-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities including science and innovation centers, performing arts spaces, and extensive athletic facilities. With a student-teacher ratio of 4:1, Berkshire provides personalized attention and has a strong track record of college placements at top universities.

Darrow School is an independent boarding and day school located in New Lebanon, approximately 20 minutes from Chatham. Situated on a historic Shaker village campus, the school emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning with a focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship. Darrow offers a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum with unique programs in sustainable technologies, visual and performing arts, and competitive athletics. The school's Mountain Skills Program and active learning approach provide students with practical, real-world educational experiences alongside traditional academic rigor.