For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,629 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 27% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), 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 87%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pittsfield High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pittsfield, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Pittsfield High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 East Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9535
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9535
Grades: 9-12
| 724 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 875 students
Pittsfield, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hibbard Alternative (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
280 Newell Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9635
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9635
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
61 Eagle Street
Pittsfield, MA 01202
(413) 499-9558
Pittsfield, MA 01202
(413) 499-9558
Grades: 1-12
| 104 students
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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (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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