Berkshire, NY is a small rural town located in the Catskill Mountains in Upstate New York. It has a population of around 3,500 people and is renowned for its stunning natural beauty. Education is an important part of life here and the local community takes pride in its schools. The Berkshire School District serves the towns of Berkshire, Hunter, Jewett, and Lexington. The district includes three elementary/middle schools and one high school, which all have excellent ratings from the state. Students benefit from individualized instruction and a wide range of challenging curriculums that prepare them for their future academic or professional career pursuits. The community works together to ensure each student has access to quality education opportunities no matter what their socio-economic backgrounds may be.
Berkshire schools spend $17,181 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 13 pupils per teacher, 429 students per librarian, and 857 children per counselor.