Top 10 Best Berkshire County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 27 public preschools serving 6,078 students in Berkshire County, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Berkshire County, MA are Williamstown Elementary School, Lanesborough 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 29% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Berkshire County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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: #2020.
Undermountain
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #2121.
Colegrove Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3250
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Brayton
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Brayton Hill Terrace
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3260
Grades: PK-6
| 232 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Silvio O Conte Community
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 West Union Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9660
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #2424.
Abbott Memorial
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
56 North County Rd
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 664-6023
Grades: PK-8
| 104 students
Rank: #2525.
Morningside Community School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Burbank Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9690
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #2626.
Crosby
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
517 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9670
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Egremont
42 Main St
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Grades: K
| 13 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Berkshire County, MA

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 preschools in Berkshire County, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Berkshire County, MA include Williamstown Elementary School, Lanesborough Elementary School and Morris.
How many public preschools are located in Berkshire County, MA?
27 public preschools are located in Berkshire County, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkshire County, MA?
Berkshire County, MA public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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