Top 10 Best Berkshire County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 14,516 students in Berkshire County, MA (there are 18 private schools, serving 1,993 private students). 88% 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 Williamstown Elementary School, Monument Mt Regional High School and Mt Greylock 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 27% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Berkshire County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Berkshire County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamstown Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 Church Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-5707
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
Monument Mt Regional High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Stockbridge Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3346
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
Rank: #33.
Mt Greylock Regional High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1781 Cold Spring Road
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-9582
Grades: 7-12
| 524 students
Rank: #44.
Lanesborough Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
188 Summer Street
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-0027
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
Rank: #55.
Lenox Memorial High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
197 East Street
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-5560
Grades: 6-12
| 426 students
Rank: #66.
Morris
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
129 West Street
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-5570
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #77.
Wahconah Regional High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 Windsor Rd
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-1330
Grades: 9-12
| 513 students
Rank: #88.
Williams
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
50 Bushey Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9680
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #99.
Richmond Consolidated
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1831 State Rd
Richmond, MA 01254
(413) 698-2207
Grades: PK-8
| 157 students
Rank: #1010.
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
318 Monumnet Valley Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-2350
Grades: PK-4
| 327 students
Rank: #1111.
Eagle Education Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
53 Eagle Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: #1212.
Lee Middle/high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Greylock Street
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-2781
Grades: 7-12
| 326 students
Rank: #1313.
Pittsfield High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 East Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9535
Grades: 9-12
| 672 students
Rank: #1414.
Egremont
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
84 Egremont Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9655
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #1515.
Becket Washington School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12 Maple Street
Becket, MA 01223
(413) 623-8757
Grades: PK-5
| 104 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Charles Mccann Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
70 Hodges Cross Rd
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-5383
Grades: 9-12
| 523 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Stearns
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
75 Lebanon Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9554
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #1818.
Craneville
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
71 Park Avenue
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0209
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #1919.
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Commercial Place
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-7311
Grades: 6-12
| 366 students
Rank: #2020.
Farmington River Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
555 N Main Street
Otis, MA 01253
(413) 269-4466
Grades: PK-6
| 116 students
Rank: #2121.
New Marlborough Central
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Grades: PK-3
| 66 students
Rank: #2222.
Kittredge
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Maple Street
Hinsdale, MA 01235
(413) 655-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #2323.
Crosby Educational Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
517 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 447-8994
Grades: 2-5
| 21 students
Rank: #2424.
Nessacus Regional Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Fox Road
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0780
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Hoosac Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14 Commercial Street
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-0876
Grades: PK-3
| 360 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Greylock Street
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-0336
Grades: PK-6
| 334 students
Rank: #2727.
Clarksburg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
777 West Cross Road
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-8735
Grades: PK-8
| 211 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Greylock
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Phelps Avenue
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3255
Grades: PK-6
| 264 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Taconic High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
96 Valentine Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 832 students
Rank: #3030.
Allendale
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
180 Connecticut Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9650
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #3131.
Mt Everett Regional
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8734
Grades: 6-12
| 304 students
Rank: #3232.
W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
313 Monument Valley Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-2300
Grades: 5-8
| 349 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Emma L Miller Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Chapel Rd
Savoy, MA 01256
(413) 743-1992
Grades: PK-6
| 51 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3080 Hancock Road
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 738-5676
Grades: PK-6
| 57 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Hoosac Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Savoy Rd
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-5200
Grades: 8-12
| 340 students
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Berkshire County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
30 Columbia Street
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-0554
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
191 Church Street
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-2298
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
280 Newell Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9635
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Pleasant,p.o.box 596
Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 274-3324
Grades: K-3
| 73 students
188 Summer Street
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-0027
Grades: PK-6
| 210 students
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Grades: K
| n/a students
Box 326
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Grades: PK-6
| 450 students
79 Bridge Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4743
Grades: 5-8
| 413 students
24 Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Main Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3021
Grades: PK-4
| 366 students
21 State Line Rd.
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
(413) 232-8578
Grades: K-3
| 59 students
16 School Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3220
Grades: PK-3
| 115 students
115 Church Street
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 Williamstown Elementary School, Monument Mt Regional High School and Mt Greylock Regional High School.
How many public schools are located in Berkshire County, MA?
48 public schools are located in Berkshire County, MA.
What percentage of students in Berkshire County, MA go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Berkshire County, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Berkshire County, MA?
Berkshire County, MA public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

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