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Best Berkshire County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public preschools serving 6,178 students in Berkshire County, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Berkshire County, MA are Williams, Williamstown Elementary School and Morris. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berkshire County, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Berkshire County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Berkshire County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 Bushey Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9680
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Williamstown Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 Church Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-5707
Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Morris
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
129 West Street
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-5570
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Lanesborough Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
188 Summer Street
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-0027
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Richmond Consolidated
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1831 State Rd
Richmond, MA 01254
(413) 698-2207
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
New Marlborough Central
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Gr: PK-3 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Farmington River Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
555 N Main Street
Otis, MA 01253
(413) 269-4466
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
318 Monument Valley Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-2350
Gr: PK-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Undermountain
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Kittredge
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
80 Maple Street
Hinsdale, MA 01235
(413) 655-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Egremont
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
84 Egremont Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9655
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Becket Washington School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12 Maple Street
Becket, MA 01223
(413) 623-8757
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1313.
Stearns
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Lebanon Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9554
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Clarksburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
777 West Cross Road
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-8735
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1515.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Greylock Street
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-0336
Gr: PK-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1616.
Allendale
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
180 Connecticut Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9650
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
Emma L Miller Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Chapel Rd
Savoy, MA 01256
(413) 743-1992
Gr: PK-6 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1818.
Hoosac Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14 Commercial Street
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-0876
Gr: PK-3 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1919.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3080 Hancock Road
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 738-5676
Gr: PK-6 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2020.
Abbott Memorial
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
56 North County Rd
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 664-6023
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2121.
Morningside Community School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Burbank Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9690
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Brayton
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Brayton Hill Terrace
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3260
Gr: PK-2 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Crosby
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
517 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9670
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Silvio O Conte Community
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 West Union Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9660
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Mountainside Preschool
600 Stockbridge Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3346
Gr: PK | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
South Egremont
42 Main St
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Gr: PK | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Berkshire County, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Berkshire County, MA include Williams, Williamstown Elementary School and Morris.
How many public preschools are located in Berkshire County?
27 public preschools are located in Berkshire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkshire County?
Berkshire County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Berkshire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Berkshire County include: Crosby vs. Egremont, Egremont vs. Crosby, Kittredge vs. Becket Washington School

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