6.1 avg / 10

Best Schools in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

14 schools · 9 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 14

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 6.1/10

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Elementary · Pittsfield. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Pittsfield for 2026 are Williams (8.3/10), Egremont (8.0/10), and Stearns (7.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Pittsfield

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (13 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Williams	8.3 / 10	Elementary	—	86th
2	Egremont	8.0 / 10	Elementary	—	81th
3	Stearns	7.8 / 10	Elementary	—	78th
4	Pittsfield High	7.3 / 10	High	—	70th
5	Allendale	6.9 / 10	Elementary	—	63th
6	Theodore Herberg Middle	6.9 / 10	Middle	—	63th
7	Crosby	6.4 / 10	Elementary	—	52th
8	Robert T. Capeless Elementary School	6.3 / 10	Elementary	—	50th
9	Taconic High	5.8 / 10	High	—	40th
10	Eagle Education Academy	5.0 / 10	High	—	25th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.1/10
Median household income: $116,143
Median home value: $488,800
Bachelor's degree or higher: 50%
Avg commute: 24 min
Owner-occupied homes: 73%

How Pittsfield compares

Massachusetts rank

#139 of 238

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Massachusetts avg (6.3)

Median household income

$116k

102% of Massachusetts median

Schools in this city

13

About Schools in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Pittsfield is the largest city in Berkshire County, serving as the educational hub for western Massachusetts. Its public school system runs 13 ranked schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels — a compact but meaningfully varied landscape for families doing serious research. The city-wide average sits at 6.4 out of 10, which puts Pittsfield solidly in the middle tier compared to other Massachusetts urban districts. What lifts that average is concentration at the top: 6 of 13 schools, or 46%, score 7.0 or higher, meaning nearly half the system clears a legitimately strong performance threshold.

The standout is Williams Elementary, which scores 9.0 out of 10 — the highest-rated school in the city by a clear margin. That score places Williams among the stronger elementary programs in the region, and families who can access it get a genuinely high-performing option within a public school context. Stearns Elementary (7.9) and Egremont Elementary (7.5) round out a strong elementary tier alongside Allendale (7.4). The elementary level is where Pittsfield's school quality is most concentrated, giving parents of younger children more high-scoring options to consider.

Pittsfield High School scores 7.7 out of 10, which is encouraging news for families planning through graduation. A high school rating in that range signals consistent academic performance, and it means students moving up from the stronger elementary schools have a credible continuation path within the district. The gap between the top and bottom of the district is real — the 6.4 average against Williams' 9.0 reflects meaningful variance across schools — so address and attendance zone research is essential, not optional.

For parents entering the Pittsfield market, the practical takeaway is this: school quality is address-dependent, not district-wide. The top cluster — Williams, Stearns, Pittsfield High, Egremont, Allendale — represents genuinely competitive public schooling. Families who land within those attendance zones will find strong options without leaving the public system. For everyone else, the 6.4 district average sets realistic expectations: solid, not exceptional, and worth investigating school by school before committing to a neighborhood.

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Elementary Schools

9 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Williams 261 students · Pre-K–5th	261	Pre-K–5th	8.3
2	Egremont 386 students · Pre-K–5th	386	Pre-K–5th	8.0
3	Stearns 210 students · Pre-K–5th	210	Pre-K–5th	7.8
4	Allendale 251 students · Pre-K–5th	251	Pre-K–5th	6.9
5	Crosby 247 students · Pre-K–5th	247	Pre-K–5th	6.4
6	Robert T. Capeless Elementary School 188 students · Pre-K–5th	188	Pre-K–5th	6.3
7	Morningside Community School 362 students · Pre-K–5th	362	Pre-K–5th	4.1
8	Silvio O Conte Community 348 students · Pre-K–5th	348	Pre-K–5th	3.4
9	Crosby Educational Academy 21 students · 1st–5th	21	1st–5th	—

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Theodore Herberg Middle 531 students · 6th–8th	531	6th–8th	6.9
2	John T Reid Middle 442 students · 6th–8th	442	6th–8th	3.4

High Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Pittsfield High 724 students · 9th–12th	724	9th–12th	7.3
2	Taconic High 875 students · 9th–12th	875	9th–12th	5.8
3	Eagle Education Academy 30 students · 6th–12th	30	6th–12th	5.0

Schools in Pittsfield

Pittsfield, Massachusetts · 14 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes

Median Income

$116,143

Median Home Value

$488,800

Median Rent

$1,410/mo

Population

70,546

College Educated

50%

Homeownership

73%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Community Profile

Pittsfield has a median household income of $116,143. It is a well-educated community where 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $488,800, with a median rent of $1,410/month. The local poverty rate of 8.2% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Massachusetts
Elementary: 9
Middle: 2
High: 3

Resources

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School District

Pittsfield

14 schools · 4,876 students

Nearby Cities

Lanesborough (1 school)

Lenox Dale (1 school)

Stockbridge (2 schools)

Great Barrington (5 schools)

16 mi

Williamstown (4 schools)

17 mi

Housatonic (1 school)

16 mi

Other Major Cities in Massachusetts

Top metros statewide by school count.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

How many schools are in Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

Pittsfield has 14 schools, including 14 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Pittsfield is 6.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked school in Pittsfield on MySchoolScout is Williams with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked elementary school in Pittsfield on MySchoolScout is Williams with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked middle school in Pittsfield on MySchoolScout is Theodore Herberg Middle with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What is the best high school in Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked high school in Pittsfield on MySchoolScout is Pittsfield High with a composite score of 7.3/10.

How many school districts serve Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

Pittsfield is served by 1 school district: Pittsfield.

What is the education level in Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

According to Census data, 50% of adults in Pittsfield have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

The median household income in Pittsfield is approximately $116,143 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Pittsfield is 8.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.