Berkshire School, founded in 1907, is a coeducational boarding school set on a 400-acre campus in Sheffield, Massachusetts — in the southern Berkshire Hills, one of the most beautiful landscapes in New England. The campus sits at the foot of Mount Race, with views across the Housatonic Valley that have inspired generations of students and faculty.
Berkshire enrolls approximately 400 students from over 30 countries, maintaining a deliberately small community where every student is known personally by faculty and staff. The school's student-to-faculty ratio is among the best in New England boarding schools, and the advising system ensures every student has a consistent adult advocate throughout their time at Berkshire.
The academic program is rigorous and college-preparatory. Berkshire has particular strengths in science — the school's Perkins Observatory and environmental science programs are exceptional — as well as the visual and performing arts. The Williams College Museum of Art and Tanglewood Music Center are both within easy reach, providing extraordinary cultural resources for students.
Athletics are deeply integrated into life at Berkshire. The school fields competitive teams across all major sports, with exceptional facilities including an Olympic-quality ice rink, squash courts, tennis courts, and extensive outdoor athletic fields. Berkshire's mountain location also provides extraordinary opportunities for skiing, hiking, and outdoor education.
From New York City, Berkshire School is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours by luxury SUV — a scenic drive north through the Hudson Valley and into the Berkshire Hills. Albany Airport (ALB) is approximately 45 minutes from campus. MyNYSUV provides direct, comfortable luxury SUV service from JFK, Newark, LaGuardia, and New York City to Berkshire School's Sheffield campus for all term arrivals, departures, and school events.