About the School
- St. Joseph School in Fitchburg, MA enrolls 142 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city setting.
- The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 13:1 with 11 teachers serving a co–educational Catholic elementary and middle school program.
- Joseph School is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association, reflecting its religious orientation.
- Approximately 7% of the udent body represents diverse racial backgrounds.
- The school is one of several Catholic and private elementary options located within a few miles of Fitchburg.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
142 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 32%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Joseph School is Applewild School (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
45 Harvard Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-3212
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
254 Summer Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 16 students
24 Norwood Avenue
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 342-9270
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 76 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
194 Arlington Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-5163
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
45 Harvard Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-3212
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 14
Episcopal
282 Farmers Row
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-3363
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
471 Langen Road
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-4795
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 20
39 School Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7000
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
254 Summer Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 16 students
24 Norwood Avenue
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 342-9270
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
120 Main St
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 537-1007
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
213 Lancaster St
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-4770
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
254 Summer Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 16 students
24 Norwood Avenue
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 342-9270
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 76 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
194 Arlington Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-5163
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
120 Main St
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 537-1007
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sizer School A North Central Charter Essential School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Rindge Road
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-2701
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-2701
0.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 282 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 Rollstone Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3295
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3295
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Reingold Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Reingold Avenue
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3287
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3287
0.7 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 679 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
98 Academy Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-2146
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-2146
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
South Street Early Learning Center
(Reading: 27%)
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
376 South Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 348-2300
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 348-2300
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 570 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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