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Fitchburg Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 594 students in Fitchburg, MA.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private elementary school average acceptance rate of 74%.
50% of private elementary schools in Fitchburg, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Fitchburg Private Elementary 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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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

2
Private Schools
594
Students
$19,975
Avg. Tuition
12
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
2 Schools
492 Schools
# Students
594 Students
91,303 Students
% Students of Color
27%
31%
0.46
0.61
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
119 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
4,947 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
5,975 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
28 Students
7,410 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
426 Students
54,087 Students
% White Students
72%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
61 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
81 Students
20,067 Students
% of Others Students
14%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
73 Teachers
11,900 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
69%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,975
$24,825
Average % on Financial Aid
62%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$14,582
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
74%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 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 Applewild School and St. Bernard Elementary 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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