Berkshire Local

Located at 14155 Claridon Troy Road in Burton, Ohio, Berkshire Local is an active public school district serving families across a distant rural setting within the greater Cleveland metropolitan region. Operating four public schools, the traditional district provides a complete educational continuum spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Berkshire Local currently serves a cohesive student population of 1,372 learners, maintaining steady enrollment across grade levels with 30 preschool students and balanced cohorts averaging roughly 100 students per grade from kindergarten through high school graduation.

The district’s educational mission is anchored by a strong workforce of over 477 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes approximately 133.5 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, creating an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 10 to 1 that fosters individualized guidance and tailored academic attention. Further strengthening the learning environment are nearly 39 instructional aides and a robust support staff of over 305 full-time equivalent personnel who oversee essential student services, administrative needs, and daily operations. For parents, students, and educational researchers, Berkshire Local exemplifies a well-supported, community-focused rural school system dedicated to guiding children through every step of their K–12 journey.