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Fitchburg Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 590 students in Fitchburg, MA.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.
50% of private elementary schools in Fitchburg, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Fitchburg Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Applewild School Photo
Applewild School
Gr: PK-9 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | 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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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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-50.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
590
Students
+17.8% (+89 students) 10-yr
$19,975
Avg. Tuition
+86.0% (+$9,233) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
-47.8% (-11 students) 10-yr
27%
Students of Color
+68.8% (+11.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-42.9% (-6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fitchburg)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
491 Schools
# Students
590 Students
91,550 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearFitchburg, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025295191199
2024205188192
2023121189193
2022281189205
2021161186201
2020161181188
2019178188193
2018177188190
2017163189199
2016163189196
2015125175183
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% Students of Color
27%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFitchburg, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202527%30%33%
202429%29%32%
202325%29%32%
202221%28%32%
202121%27%31%
202021%26%31%
201921%24%31%
201816%24%30%
201718%26%31%
201618%26%31%
201516%27%31%
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0.46
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearFitchburg, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.460.610.64
20240.480.610.64
20230.390.590.63
20220.230.570.62
20210.230.570.62
20200.230.560.62
20190.300.540.61
20180.300.540.60
20170.240.520.59
20160.240.510.59
20150.280.520.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
4,948 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFitchburg, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20255%6%5%
20246%5%5%
20236%6%5%
20224%7%5%
20215%6%5%
20205%6%5%
20194%5%4%
20184%5%4%
20174%5%4%
20164%5%4%
20152%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
27 Students
5,988 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFitchburg, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20255%6%9%
20245%7%9%
20235%6%9%
20222%5%8%
20213%6%9%
20203%6%9%
20194%5%8%
20184%5%8%
20172%4%8%
20162%4%8%
20153%5%8%
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# Black Students
28 Students
7,413 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFitchburg, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20255%8%8%
20245%8%8%
20234%7%8%
20223%7%7%
20214%7%8%
20204%7%8%
20195%7%8%
20185%7%8%
20173%7%7%
20163%7%8%
20154%8%8%
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# White Students
426 Students
54,151 Students
% White Students
72%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFitchburg, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202572%58%55%
202471%58%55%
202377%60%55%
202288%62%57%
202187%63%57%
202087%63%58%
201983%66%59%
201883%65%59%
201787%67%61%
201687%68%61%
201585%67%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
61 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
77 Students
20,106 Students
% of Others Students
13%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFitchburg, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202513%22%22%
202413%22%22%
20238%21%22%
20223%19%22%
20211%18%20%
20201%18%19%
20194%17%20%
20184%18%20%
20174%17%19%
20164%16%18%
20156%15%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
73 Teachers
11,829 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFitchburg, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20258:18:111:1
20248:18:111:1
202315:18:111:1
202210:18:111:1
20218:18:111:1
20208:18:111:1
201910:18:111:1
20189:19:111:1
20178:19:111:1
20168:19:112:1
201514:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
68%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearFitchburg, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202580%68%54%
202480%68%54%
202378%68%53%
202278%68%53%
202178%68%53%
202078%66%53%
201978%66%52%
201853%65%52%
201762%65%51%
201662%64%51%
201580%65%50%
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Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearFitchburg, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025121416
2024121415
2023151415
2022151415
2021151415
2020151415
2019151415
2018151415
2017191415
2016191415
2015231315
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Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
14 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearFitchburg, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202591412
202481311
202381310
2022101310
202181210
202081210
201981210
201881210
201761110
20166119
2015699
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,975
$24,964

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearFitchburg, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$19,975$24,810$14,043
2024$21,483$24,458$12,357
2023$17,383$22,154$11,693
2022$13,825$21,460$11,199
2021$14,325$19,366$10,824
2020$14,325$18,487$10,496
2019$14,325$17,868$10,300
2018$14,325$17,895$10,056
2017$14,325$17,409$9,712
2016$10,742$17,097$9,307
2015$10,742$17,131$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
62%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearFitchburg, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202562%36%34%
202462%36%33%
201714%31%29%
201638%30%28%
201514%30%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$13,224

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearFitchburg, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$15,000$12,764$6,227
2024$15,000$12,052$6,113
2017$822$7,869$4,582
2016$6,411$8,488$4,396
2015$822$8,678$4,230
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
73%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearFitchburg, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202595%73%81%
2024100%71%85%
2023100%73%85%
2022100%73%85%
2021100%75%86%
2020100%74%86%
2019100%74%85%
2018100%73%85%
2017100%74%86%
2016100%72%85%
2015100%71%86%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Fitchburg, MA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Fitchburg, MA include St. Bernard Elementary School and Applewild School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Fitchburg?
2 private elementary schools are located in Fitchburg.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Fitchburg?
50% of private elementary schools in Fitchburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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