For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,179 students in Great Barrington, MA (there are , serving 256 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Great Barrington, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Great Barrington, MA are Monument Mt Regional High School, Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School and W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Great Barrington, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Great Barrington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Great Barrington, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monument Mt Regional High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Stockbridge Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3346
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3346
Grades: 9-12
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
318 Monument Valley Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-2350
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-2350
Grades: PK-4
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School
(Math: 32% | 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
Grades: 5-8
| 348 students
Great Barrington, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
79 Bridge Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4743
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4743
Grades: 5-8
| 413 students
16 School Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3220
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3220
Grades: PK-3
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Great Barrington, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Great Barrington, MA include Monument Mt Regional High School, Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School and W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Great Barrington?
3 public schools are located in Great Barrington.
What percentage of students in Great Barrington go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Great Barrington are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Great Barrington?
Great Barrington public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Great Barrington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Great Barrington include: W.e.b. Du Bois Regional Middle School vs. Monument Mt Regional High School
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