For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,003 students in Pittsfield, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pittsfield, MA are Eagle Education Academy, Theodore Herberg Middle School and John T Reid Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsfield, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Pittsfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pittsfield, MA (2025)
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 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Theodore Herberg Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
John T Reid Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9620
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9620
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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 middle schools in Pittsfield, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pittsfield, MA include Eagle Education Academy, Theodore Herberg Middle School and John T Reid Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pittsfield?
3 public middle schools are located in Pittsfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsfield?
Pittsfield public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Pittsfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pittsfield include: Theodore Herberg Middle School vs. John T Reid Middle School, John T Reid Middle School vs. Theodore Herberg Middle School
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