The Common School
PrivateElementaryGrades PK–6Nonsectarian
521 S Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002 · (413) 256-8989
Amherst Town’s School Grade B better than 58% of Massachusetts school districts
Students
107
Students per teacher
7:1
Setting
City
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about The Common School
- Small classes: 7 students per teacher
- Private school: it doesn’t take Massachusetts’s state tests
Location
Directions ↗521 S Pleasant St, Amherst
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K36
Kindergarten16
Grade 112
Grade 29
Grade 36
Grade 410
Grade 511
Grade 67
Who goes here
White 63%Two or more races 15%Asian 8%Black 7%Hispanic 6%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about The Common School from Amherst Town families.
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2023–2024 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.