For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,575 students in Pittsfield, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pittsfield, MA are Eagle Education Academy, Pittsfield High School and Taconic High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsfield, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Pittsfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Pittsfield, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Taconic High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pittsfield, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Pittsfield High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9535
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9535
Gr: 9-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Pittsfield, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hibbard Alternative (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
280 Newell Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9635
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9635
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Minority enrollment: 29%
61 Eagle Street
Pittsfield, MA 01202
(413) 499-9558
Pittsfield, MA 01202
(413) 499-9558
Gr: 1-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pittsfield, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pittsfield, MA include Eagle Education Academy, Pittsfield High School and Taconic High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pittsfield?
3 public high schools are located in Pittsfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsfield?
Pittsfield public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pittsfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pittsfield include: Pittsfield High School vs. Taconic High School, Taconic High School vs. Pittsfield High School
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