📊 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 →
15 Rated Districts in the Pittsfield, MA Metro Area
MCAS 2024–25 · percentile among Massachusetts districts
| Metro 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 the Pittsfield, MA Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from MCAS 2024–25 (Massachusetts) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Pittsfield, MA metro area? ▼
Among the 15 rated districts in the Pittsfield, MA metro area, 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, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.