For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,065 students in Pittsfield, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Pittsfield, MA are Williams, Egremont and Stearns. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsfield, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Pittsfield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pittsfield, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Bushey Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9680
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9680
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Egremont
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
84 Egremont Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9655
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9655
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Stearns
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 Lebanon Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9554
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9554
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Allendale
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
180 Connecticut Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9650
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9650
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Morningside Community School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Burbank Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9690
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9690
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Crosby
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
517 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9670
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9670
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Silvio O Conte Community
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 West Union Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9660
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9660
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 preschools in Pittsfield, MA?
How many public preschools are located in Pittsfield?
7 public preschools are located in Pittsfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsfield?
Pittsfield public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Pittsfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pittsfield include: Crosby vs. Egremont, Allendale vs. Egremont, Egremont vs. Crosby
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