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 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,876 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.
51爆料s in Pittsfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,853 Schools
# Students
4,876 Students
921,371 Students
# Teachers
513 Teachers
78,182 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Pittsfield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#340 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Graduation Rate
84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
# American Indian Students
16 Students
2,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
66 Students
67,994 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,020 Students
231,903 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
25%
# Black Students
579 Students
88,590 Students
% Black Students
12%
10%
# White Students
2,675 Students
486,605 Students
% White Students
55%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
507 Students
41,570 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
156
32,475
# Students in K Grade:
351
62,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
385
65,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
346
67,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
330
64,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
345
66,215
# Students in 5th Grade:
361
67,350
# Students in 6th Grade:
369
67,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
326
68,825
# Students in 8th Grade:
292
69,089
# Students in 9th Grade:
426
73,822
# Students in 10th Grade:
404
73,471
# Students in 11th Grade:
391
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
381
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
13
1,798
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,172 is higher than the state median of $23,714. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,999 is less than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$117 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,172
$23,714
Spending / Student
$23,999
$24,468
Best Pittsfield School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williams
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Bushey Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9680
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9680
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
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
Grades: 1-5
| 21 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #44.
Pittsfield High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 East Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9535
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9535
Grades: 9-12
| 724 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
86 Brooks Avenue
Reading, MA 01867
(413) 448-9665
Reading, MA 01867
(413) 448-9665
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Stearns
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Lebanon Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9554
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9554
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #88.
Egremont
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
84 Egremont Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9655
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9655
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 875 students
Rank: #1111.
Morningside Community School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Burbank Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9690
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9690
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #1212.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #1313.
John T Reid Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9620
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9620
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
Rank: #1414.
Silvio O Conte Community
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pittsfield School District?
Pittsfield School District manages 14 public schools serving 4,876 students.
What is the rank of Pittsfield School District?
Pittsfield School District is ranked #324 out of 394 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
55% of Pittsfield School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 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 $23,999 is less than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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