For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,018 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 48% 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 (2026)
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.
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 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 48% 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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