📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MCAS 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 15 Rated Districts in Berkshire County, MA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lenox School District | Lenox | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #2 | Mount Greylock School District | Williamstown | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #3 | Richmond School District | Richmond | 7/10 Good | 64th |
| #4 | Central Berkshire School District | Dalton | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #5 | Hancock School District | Hancock | 5/10 Average | 47th |
| #6 | Berkshire Hills School District | Stockbridge | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #7 | Farmington River Regional School District | Otis | 5/10 Average | 40th |
| #8 | Southern Berkshire School District | Sheffield | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
| #9 | Savoy School District | Savoy | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #10 | Lee School District | Lee | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #11 | Pittsfield School District | Pittsfield | 2/10 Poor | 14th |
| #12 | Clarksburg School District | Clarksburg | 2/10 Poor | 12th |
| #13 | Florida School District | Florida | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
| #14 | North Adams School District | North Adams | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
| #15 | Hoosac Valley School District | Cheshire | 1/10 Poor | 1st |
Best School Districts in Berkshire County, Massachusetts (2026)
This page lists the 15 public school districts headquartered in Berkshire County, Massachusetts that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using MCAS 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Massachusetts, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Berkshire County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Berkshire County, Massachusetts? ▼
Among the 15 rated districts in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, the highest-rated is Lenox School District (Lenox), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 83rd percentile of Massachusetts districts on MCAS 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MCAS 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Massachusetts and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.