For the 2024-25 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 14,383 students in Berkshire County, MA (there are 20 private schools, serving 2,390 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Berkshire County, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Berkshire County, MA are Williams, Williamstown Elementary School and Monument Mt Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berkshire County, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Berkshire County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Berkshire County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williams
Magnet School
(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
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Williamstown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Church Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-5707
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-5707
Grades: PK-6
| 431 students
Rank: #33.
Monument Mt Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Stockbridge Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3346
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3346
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Rank: #44.
Lenox Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
197 East Street
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-5560
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-5560
Grades: 6-12
| 431 students
Rank: #55.
Wahconah Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Windsor Rd
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-1330
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-1330
Grades: 9-12
| 485 students
Rank: #66.
Morris
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
129 West Street
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-5570
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-5570
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #77.
Mt Greylock Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1781 Cold Spring Road
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-9582
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-9582
Grades: 7-12
| 536 students
Rank: #88.
Lanesborough Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
188 Summer Street
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-0027
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-0027
Grades: PK-6
| 231 students
Rank: #99.
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
318 Monumnet Valley Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-2350
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-2350
Grades: PK-4
| 372 students
Rank: #1010.
Richmond Consolidated
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1831 State Rd
Richmond, MA 01254
(413) 698-2207
Richmond, MA 01254
(413) 698-2207
Grades: PK-8
| 154 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Crosby Educational Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 17 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Eagle Education Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 23 students
Rank: #1313.
Farmington River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 N Main Street
Otis, MA 01253
(413) 269-4466
Otis, MA 01253
(413) 269-4466
Grades: PK-6
| 120 students
Rank: #1414.
Lee Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Greylock Street
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-2781
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-2781
Grades: 7-12
| 325 students
Rank: #1515.
Pittsfield High School
Magnet 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
| 651 students
Rank: #1616.
Charles Mccann Vocational Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Hodges Cross Rd
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-5383
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-5383
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #1717.
Craneville
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
71 Park Avenue
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0209
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0209
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1818.
Undermountain
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #1919.
New Marlborough Central
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Grades: PK-3
| 66 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Becket Washington School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 Maple Street
Becket, MA 01223
(413) 623-8757
Becket, MA 01223
(413) 623-8757
Grades: PK-5
| 100 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Kittredge
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Maple Street
Hinsdale, MA 01235
(413) 655-2525
Hinsdale, MA 01235
(413) 655-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
Rank: #2222.
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Commercial Place
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-7311
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-7311
Grades: 6-12
| 316 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Nessacus Regional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Fox Road
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0780
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0780
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Stearns
Magnet School
(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
| 234 students
Rank: #2525.
W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
313 Monument Valley Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-2300
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-2300
Grades: 5-8
| 325 students
Rank: #2626.
Allendale
Magnet School
(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
| 273 students
Rank: #2727.
Clarksburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 West Cross Road
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-8735
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-8735
Grades: PK-8
| 189 students
Rank: #2828.
Emma L Miller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26 Chapel Rd
Savoy, MA 01256
(413) 743-1992
Savoy, MA 01256
(413) 743-1992
Grades: PK-6
| 40 students
Rank: #2929.
Egremont
Magnet School
(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
| 382 students
Rank: #3030.
Theodore Herberg Middle School
Magnet 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
| 496 students
Rank: #3131.
Mt Everett Regional
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8734
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8734
Grades: 6-12
| 294 students
Rank: #3232.
Greylock
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Phelps Avenue
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3255
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3255
Grades: PK-6
| 252 students
Rank: #3333.
Hoosac Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14 Commercial Street
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-0876
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-0876
Grades: PK-3
| 374 students
Rank: #3434.
Lee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 Greylock Street
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-0336
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-0336
Grades: PK-6
| 341 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Hoosac Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 Savoy Rd
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-5200
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-5200
Grades: 8-12
| 324 students
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Berkshire County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30 Columbia Street
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-0554
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-0554
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
191 Church Street
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-2298
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-2298
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Hibbard Alternative (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
280 Newell Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9635
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9635
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Pleasant,p.o.box 596
Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 274-3324
Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 274-3324
Grades: K-3
| 73 students
188 Summer Street
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-0027
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-0027
Grades: PK-6
| 210 students
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Grades: K
| n/a students
Box 326
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Grades: PK-6
| 450 students
79 Bridge Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4743
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4743
Grades: 5-8
| 413 students
24 Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3200
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Main Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3021
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3021
Grades: PK-4
| 366 students
21 State Line Rd.
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
(413) 232-8578
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
(413) 232-8578
Grades: K-3
| 59 students
16 School Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3220
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3220
Grades: PK-3
| 115 students
115 Church Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-5707
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-5707
Grades: PK-6
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Berkshire County, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Berkshire County, MA include Williams, Williamstown Elementary School and Monument Mt Regional High School.
How many public schools are located in Berkshire County?
48 public schools are located in Berkshire County.
What percentage of students in Berkshire County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Berkshire County are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Berkshire County?
Berkshire County public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Berkshire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Berkshire County include: Mt Everett Regional vs. Monument Mt Regional High School, Theodore Herberg Middle School vs. John T Reid Middle School, John T Reid Middle School vs. Theodore Herberg Middle School
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