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15 schools in Pittsfield

Massachusetts · 4,873 students · 1 city

Public K-12 education in Pittsfield reaches 4,873 students across 15 schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high).

7-year change in Pittsfield

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,873
-591 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
+2 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
51%
was 66%
% Hispanic
23%
was 13%
% Black
13%
was 11%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Taconic HighPittsfieldHigh09-12824
Pittsfield HighPittsfieldHigh09-12727
Theodore Herberg MiddlePittsfieldMiddle06-08587
John T Reid MiddlePittsfieldMiddle06-08407
Silvio O Conte CommunityPittsfieldElementaryPK-05379
EgremontPittsfieldElementaryPK-05376
Morningside Community SchoolPittsfieldElementaryPK-05376
WilliamsPittsfieldElementaryPK-05264
CrosbyPittsfieldElementaryPK-05249
AllendalePittsfieldElementaryPK-05236
StearnsPittsfieldElementaryPK-05224
Robert T. Capeless Elementary SchoolPittsfieldElementaryPK-05176
Crosby Educational AcademyPittsfieldElementary01-0524
Eagle Education AcademyPittsfieldHigh06-1224
Pittsfield Public Virtual AcademyPittsfieldCombinedM-M·

About Pittsfield

As a small district in Massachusetts, Pittsfield enrolls 4,873 students across 15 schools.

For a sense of the school types, Pittsfield comprises 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 combined or other.

On a per-school basis, Pittsfield runs about 325 students per campus, 35% noticeably below the state mean of roughly 501.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,873 students, decreased 11% from the 5,464 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 12 to 14 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 66% to 51%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Pittsfield discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Pittsfield run?
Pittsfield has 15 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 4,873 students in Massachusetts.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Pittsfield?
Pittsfield includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in Pittsfield?
Taconic High is the largest public school in Pittsfield by enrollment, with approximately 824 students.
What grade levels does Pittsfield serve?
Pittsfield schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 15 campuses.