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Pittsfield

Massachusetts · Public School District
15
Schools
4,909
Students
$30,015
Per-Pupil Spend
+109% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
84.8%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Pittsfield is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 4,909 students across 15 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $30,015 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AllendalePK–05273
CrosbyPK–05270
Crosby Educational Academy01–0517
EgremontPK–05382
Morningside Community SchoolPK–05355
Robert T. Capeless Elementary SchoolPK–05181
Silvio O Conte CommunityPK–05357
StearnsPK–05234
WilliamsPK–05256
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
John T Reid Middle06–08450
Theodore Herberg Middle06–08496
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eagle Education Academy06–1223
Pittsfield High09–12651
Taconic High09–12860
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy01–12104
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$30,015+109% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
32%
State
54.6%
Local (property tax)
32.3%
Federal
13.2%

Funding is shared between state (55%) and local sources (32%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
4,909
Students
—
Free Lunch
$30K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.8%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $30,015 per pupil — 109% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pittsfield?
Pittsfield has 15 public schools, serving a total of 4,909 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pittsfield?
The graduation rate is 84.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Pittsfield spend per student?
Pittsfield spends $30,015 per pupil — 109% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Pittsfield?
No, Pittsfield does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Pittsfield serve?
Pittsfield serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Pittsfield?
The median opportunity score across schools in Pittsfield is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.