For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,131 students in Great Barrington, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 256 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Great Barrington, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Great Barrington, MA are Monument Mt Regional High School, Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School and W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Great Barrington, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Great Barrington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Great Barrington, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monument Mt Regional High School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
318 Monument Valley Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-2350
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-2350
Gr: PK-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School
(Math: 35% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Stockbridge Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3346
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3346
Gr: PK | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Great Barrington, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Great Barrington, MA include Monument Mt Regional High School, Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School and W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Great Barrington?
4 public schools are located in Great Barrington.
What percentage of students in Great Barrington go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Great Barrington are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Great Barrington?
Great Barrington public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Great Barrington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Great Barrington include: W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School vs. Monument Mt Regional High School
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