Top Rankings
Pittsfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,873 students in Pittsfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Pittsfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
4,873 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
486 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pittsfield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#333 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.66
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
23%
26%
% Black
13%
10%
% White
51%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,187 is higher than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,013 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$117 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,187
$23,855
Spending / Student
$24,013
$24,613
Best Pittsfield School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Bushey Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9680
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9680
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Crosby Educational Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
517 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 447-8994
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 447-8994
Gr: 1-5 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Eagle Education Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
53 Eagle Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Pittsfield High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9535
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9535
Gr: 9-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Egremont
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
84 Egremont Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9655
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9655
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
86 Brooks Avenue
Reading, MA 01867
(413) 448-9665
Reading, MA 01867
(413) 448-9665
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Stearns
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 Lebanon Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9554
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9554
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Allendale
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
180 Connecticut Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9650
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9650
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Theodore Herberg Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Pomeroy Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9640
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9640
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Taconic High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
96 Valentine Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9600
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Morningside Community School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Burbank Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9690
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9690
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Crosby
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
517 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9670
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9670
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Silvio O Conte Community
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 West Union Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9660
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9660
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
John T Reid Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9620
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9620
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pittsfield School District?
Pittsfield School District manages 14 public schools serving 4,873 students.
What is the rank of Pittsfield School District?
Pittsfield School District is ranked #323 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsfield School District?
51% of Pittsfield School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pittsfield School District?
Pittsfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Pittsfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,013 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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