For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 5,186 students in Berkshire County, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Berkshire County, MA are Lenox Memorial High School, Mt Greylock Regional High School and Richmond Consolidated. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berkshire County, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Berkshire County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Berkshire County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lenox Memorial High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
197 East Street
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-5560
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-5560
Gr: 6-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Mt Greylock Regional High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1781 Cold Spring Road
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-9582
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-9582
Gr: 7-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Richmond Consolidated
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1831 State Rd
Richmond, MA 01254
(413) 698-2207
Richmond, MA 01254
(413) 698-2207
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Lee Middle/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Greylock Street
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-2781
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-2781
Gr: 7-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter 51±¬ÁÏ
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Commercial Place
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-7311
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-7311
Gr: 6-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Mt Everett Regional
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8734
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8734
Gr: 6-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Clarksburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 West Cross Road
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-8735
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-8735
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Nessacus Regional Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Fox Road
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0780
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0780
Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
313 Monument Valley Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-2300
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-2300
Gr: 5-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Theodore Herberg Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Pomeroy Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9640
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9640
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Abbott Memorial
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
56 North County Rd
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 664-6023
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 664-6023
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1313.
Hoosac Valley Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Savoy Road
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-8404
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-8404
Gr: 4-7 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1414.
Hoosac Valley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Savoy Rd
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-5200
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-5200
Gr: 8-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1515.
Drury High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1130 South Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3240
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3240
Gr: 7-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1616.
John T Reid Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9620
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9620
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Berkshire County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
30 Columbia Street
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-0554
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-0554
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
191 Church Street
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-2298
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-2298
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Hibbard Alternative (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
280 Newell Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9635
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9635
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Pleasant,p.o.box 596
Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 274-3324
Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 274-3324
Gr: K-3 | 73 students Minority enrollment: 9%
188 Summer Street
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-0027
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-0027
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Box 326
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Gr: PK-6 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
61 Eagle Street
Pittsfield, MA 01202
(413) 499-9558
Pittsfield, MA 01202
(413) 499-9558
Gr: 1-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
79 Bridge Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4743
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4743
Gr: 5-8 | 413 students Minority enrollment: 6%
24 Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3200
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Main Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3021
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3021
Gr: PK-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
21 State Line Rd.
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
(413) 232-8578
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
(413) 232-8578
Gr: K-3 | 59 students
16 School Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3220
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3220
Gr: PK-3 | 115 students Minority enrollment: 16%
115 Church Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-5707
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-5707
Gr: PK-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Berkshire County, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Berkshire County, MA include Lenox Memorial High School, Mt Greylock Regional High School and Richmond Consolidated.
How many public middle schools are located in Berkshire County?
16 public middle schools are located in Berkshire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkshire County?
Berkshire County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Berkshire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Berkshire County include: Theodore Herberg Middle School vs. John T Reid Middle School, John T Reid Middle School vs. Theodore Herberg Middle School, Nessacus Regional Middle School vs. Theodore Herberg Middle School
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