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 Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
142 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Quick Facts
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 345 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
45 Harvard Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-3212
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-3212
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
254 Summer Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
24 Norwood Avenue
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 342-9270
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 342-9270
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 16 students
194 Arlington Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-5163
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-5163
4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 76 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 345 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
45 Harvard Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-3212
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-3212
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Groton School ![Groton School Photo - Groton Circle]( "Groton School Photo - Groton Circle")
(Episcopal)
282 Farmers Row
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-3363
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-3363
9.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 378 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trivium School ![Trivium School Photo - The main building of the school]( "Trivium School Photo - The main building of the school")
(Catholic)
471 Langen Road
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-4795
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-4795
10.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
39 School Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7000
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7000
10.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 20 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 345 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
254 Summer Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
24 Norwood Avenue
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 342-9270
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 342-9270
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 16 students
St. Leo School
(Catholic)
120 Main St
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 537-1007
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 537-1007
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Anna School ![St. Anna School Photo]( "St. Anna School Photo")
(Catholic)
213 Lancaster St
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-4770
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-4770
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 345 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
254 Summer Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
24 Norwood Avenue
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 342-9270
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 342-9270
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 16 students
194 Arlington Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-5163
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-5163
4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 76 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Leo School
(Catholic)
120 Main St
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 537-1007
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 537-1007
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
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(413) 477-6351
Gilbertville, MA 01031
(413) 477-6351
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(508) 867-2553
New Braintree, MA 01531
(508) 867-2553
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(508) 798-8576
Paxton, MA 01612
(508) 798-8576
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1 Deacon Allen Drive
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(508) 882-3392
Oakham, MA 01068
(508) 882-3392
9496.4 miles
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(508) 799-3420
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(508) 799-3420
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