Pittsfield School District

Pittsfield School District serves approximately 479 students across three schools covering grades PK–12 in Pittsfield, New Hampshire: Pittsfield Elementary School, Pittsfield Middle School, and Pittsfield High School. The district offers one school at each level, with no alternative school listed. Overall, it ranks 149th out of 166 New Hampshire districts, placing it near the 10th percentile, although performance varies considerably by school.

Pittsfield High School is the district’s strongest school by ranking, placing 61st out of 89 high schools and earning a two-star rating. Its standout area is reading, with 59% of students proficient compared with 55% statewide. However, mathematics remains weak at 14%, and the graduation rate is 81%, below the state’s 87%. The dropout rate is 5.4%, more than twice the statewide rate, so families may want to ask about attendance, course completion, and student-support programs. Pittsfield Elementary School ranks near the bottom statewide but performs somewhat better than the district comparison in mathematics and science. Fifth grade is its strongest grade, while fourth-grade mathematics is a particular concern.

Pittsfield Middle School appears to be the district’s greatest area of concern. Its ranking declined from the 18th to the 7th percentile over three years, and its 2025–2026 proficiency rates were 17% in mathematics, 31% in reading, and only 15% in science. Across the district, mathematics is the most consistent academic challenge, with proficiency below 25% at every school. Elementary reading improved, but remains below the state average, while science declined sharply in both elementary and middle school. Student-teacher ratios are not reported, limiting comparisons of staffing. Overall, the high school’s reading strength is encouraging, but mathematics, middle-school performance, science, and graduation outcomes should be key priorities.