Hillcrest Educational Center - Brookside (2026-27 Profile)

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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)

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Hillcrest Educational Center - Brookside ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association

Grades Offered

Grades 3-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Hillcrest Educational Center - Brookside
3	1
4	1
5	2
6	8
7	1
8	5
9	3
10	2
11	1
12	1
Ungraded	1

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Year Founded

1985

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Student Body

Total Students

26 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

58%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Come Learn And Grow With Us!

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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