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Fitchburg Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 594 students in Fitchburg, MA, 8% of all K-12 students in Fitchburg, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
67% of private schools in Fitchburg, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Fitchburg Private Schools (2026-27)

Applewild School Photo
Applewild School
Gr: NS-9 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
(5)
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Map of St. Bernard Elementary School
St. Bernard Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
254 Summer Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
(2)
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St. Bernard's High School
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
45 Harvard Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-3212
(2)
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Fitchburg, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Notre Dame Preparatory School
Notre Dame Preparatory School
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students
Catholic
171 South St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-7635
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Catholic
35 Columbus Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-3630
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Fitchburg, MA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
594
Students
$16,317
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fitchburg)
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
594 Students
126,166 Students
% Students of Color
27%
32%
0.44
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
41 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
35 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
549 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
74%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
81 Students
33,188 Students
% of Others Students
11%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
86 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
68%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
16 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,317
$26,649
Average % on Financial Aid
56%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$18,694
Average Endowment Size
$10.3 million
$94.31 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
73%
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?
8% 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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