For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 788 students in Fitchburg, MA (there are 10 public schools, serving 6,854 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Fitchburg, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Fitchburg, MA include St. Bernard's High School, St. Bernard Elementary School, and Applewild School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
67% of private schools in Fitchburg, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Fitchburg Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Gr: PK-9 | 345 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
254 Summer Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
45 Harvard Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-3212
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-3212
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Fitchburg, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Notre Dame Preparatory School (Closed 2017)
(Catholic)
171 South St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-7635
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-7635
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
35 Columbus Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-3630
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-3630
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Overview
This Town (Fitchburg)
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
788 Students
126,979 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
31%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
86 Teachers
15,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
67%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
16 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,317
$26,435
Average % on Financial Aid
56%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$17,299
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
71%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
7,581 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
35 Students
8,702 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
549 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
70%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
125 Students
33,470 Students
% of Others Students
16%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Fitchburg, MA?
The top-ranked private schools in Fitchburg, MA include St. Bernard's High School, St. Bernard Elementary School, and Applewild School.
How many private schools are located in Fitchburg?
3 private schools are located in Fitchburg.
What percentage of students in Fitchburg go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Fitchburg are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fitchburg?
67% of private schools in Fitchburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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