Pittsfield School District
School District · Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
14
9 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,189
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
14
9 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,189
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Evaluating Pittsfield?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pittsfield as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Williams
Pittsfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Egremont
Pittsfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stearns
Pittsfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#140 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$25,189
+$3,818 vs Massachusetts median
District size
4,876 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Pittsfield ranks #140 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Pittsfield's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Williams (8.3/10), Egremont (8.0/10), and Stearns (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Pittsfield
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Egremont | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Stearns | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Pittsfield High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Theodore Herberg Middle | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Allendale | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Crosby | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Robert T. Capeless Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Taconic High | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Eagle Education Academy | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pittsfield
Pittsfield is a Pittsfield, Massachusetts school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 4,876 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1. The district invests $25,189 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Pittsfield demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Williams, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Pittsfield students show an average math proficiency of 33.6% and ELA proficiency of 39.7%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Pittsfield, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pittsfield with test data.
Schools in Pittsfield
14 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Pittsfield
- Total Enrollment
- 4,876
- Teachers (FTE)
- 513
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pittsfield?
Pittsfield has 14 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pittsfield?
The average composite rating for Pittsfield is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pittsfield?
Pittsfield spends $25,189 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pittsfield?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pittsfield is 9.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pittsfield?
Williams is the highest-rated school in Pittsfield with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Pittsfield?
Across schools in Pittsfield with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pittsfield compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Pittsfield has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.7%
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Compare Pittsfield with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
- Chelsea (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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