Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Hillcrest Educational Center - Brookside
About the School
- Hillcrest Educational Center–Brookside is a rural Massachusetts special education school serving grades 3 through 12 in Pittsfield.
- The school enrolls 26 students with a student–teacher ratio of 4:1, supported by 7 full–time teachers.
- Founded in 1985, the school operates as a nonsectarian program and is a member of a state or regional independent school association.
- With 57.7% of students representing diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, Hillcrest Educational Center–Brookside ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for diversity.
- The school is located near other private schools in Pittsfield, including Miss Hall's School and Hillcrest Educational Foundation.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Hillcrest Educational Center - Brookside ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
School Motto
Come Learn And Grow With Us!
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hillcrest Educational Center - Brookside?
The application deadline for Hillcrest Educational Center - Brookside is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Hillcrest Educational Center - Brookside is Miss Hall's School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hillcrest Educational Foundation (2.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Hillcrest-brookside (2.4 miles away)
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Distance: 31.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 69 students
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(413) 562-9500
Distance: 50.7 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 56 students
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Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
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(860) 236-2049
Distance: 51.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 144 students
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Extracurriculars: 2
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(413) 637-2446
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