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Best Fitchburg Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 543 students in Fitchburg, MA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Fitchburg, MA include St. Bernard's High School and Applewild School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private high school average acceptance rate of 62%.
50% of private high schools in Fitchburg, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Fitchburg Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Applewild School
Applewild School Photo
(5)
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Gr: PK-9 | 345 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Bernard's High School
St. Bernard's High School Photo - Learn how the Bernardian way differs from other high schools by focusing on community, culture and Catholic values. To visit or to learn more, email admissions@stbernardshighschool.org.
(Catholic)
(2)
45 Harvard Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-3212
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
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Fitchburg, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
171 South St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-7635
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Tuition listed
35 Columbus Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-3630
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students

Overview

This Town (Fitchburg)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
543 Students
57,306 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
75 Teachers
8,497 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Average Class Size
14 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
16 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,400
$40,544
Average % on Financial Aid
56%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$28,121
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
62%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
127 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
4,063 Students
% Asian Students
5%
7%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
3,645 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
17 Students
3,816 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
405 Students
39,391 Students
% White Students
75%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
35 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
78 Students
7,482 Students
% of Others Students
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
12 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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