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.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
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: PK-9 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | 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: PK-9 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | 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: PK-9 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | 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: PK-9 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | 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
Hardwick Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
76 School House Dr.
Gilbertville, MA 01031
(413) 477-6351
Gilbertville, MA 01031
(413) 477-6351
9494.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
15 Memorial Drive
New Braintree, MA 01531
(508) 867-2553
New Braintree, MA 01531
(508) 867-2553
9494.9 miles
Gr: PK | 29 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Paxton Center
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19 West Street
Paxton, MA 01612
(508) 798-8576
Paxton, MA 01612
(508) 798-8576
9496.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Oakham Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Deacon Allen Drive
Oakham, MA 01068
(508) 882-3392
Oakham, MA 01068
(508) 882-3392
9496.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Forest Grove Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
495 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3420
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3420
9496.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 839 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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