Public schools in Pittsfield, MA
14 open public schools with an address in Pittsfield, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,873
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.2:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Pittsfield public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Pittsfield, MA: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,873 students, an average of 348 per school. The largest campus is Taconic High (824 students), and the largest elementary school is Silvio O Conte Community (379).
Every listed school belongs to Pittsfield. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10.2:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Pittsfield
Elementary schools in Pittsfield
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale Pittsfield | PK–05 | 236 | 10.3:1 | |
| Crosby Pittsfield | PK–05 | 249 | 10.1:1 | |
| Crosby Educational Academy Pittsfield · Special Education School | KG–05 | 24 | 3.4:1 | |
| Egremont Pittsfield | PK–05 | 376 | 12.7:1 | |
| Morningside Community School Pittsfield | PK–05 | 376 | 11.1:1 | |
| Robert T. Capeless Elementary School Pittsfield | PK–05 | 176 | 11.5:1 | |
| Silvio O Conte Community Pittsfield | PK–05 | 379 | 10:1 | |
| Stearns Pittsfield | PK–05 | 224 | 7:1 | |
| Williams Pittsfield | PK–05 | 264 | 11.7:1 |
Middle schools in Pittsfield
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John T Reid Middle Pittsfield | 06–08 | 407 | 9.4:1 | |
| Theodore Herberg Middle Pittsfield | 06–08 | 587 | 12.6:1 |
High schools in Pittsfield
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Education Academy Pittsfield · Special Education School | 06–12 | 24 | 2.4:1 | |
| Pittsfield High Pittsfield | 09–12 | 727 | 10.4:1 | |
| Taconic High Pittsfield | 09–12 | 824 | 9.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.3%
- Hispanic23.2%
- Black12.8%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial10.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Pittsfield schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,873 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pittsfield
How many public schools are in Pittsfield, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Pittsfield: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 4,873 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pittsfield?
All listed public schools with an address in Pittsfield belong to Pittsfield. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Pittsfield?
Taconic High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pittsfield, with 824 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pittsfield?
No school with an address in Pittsfield is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Massachusetts.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pittsfield schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pittsfield public schools is 10.2:1, lower than the Massachusetts school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Pittsfield guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Massachusetts cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Massachusetts cities