Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Fitzgerald Institute
About the School
- The Fitzgerald Institute in Northborough, MA, is a nonsectarian, co–ed alternative school serving grades K–6 in a suburban community.
- The school has an enrollment of 11 students and employs 4 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 3:1.
- Approximately 18% of the student body represents diverse racial backgrounds.
- Nearby Northborough private schools offer larger enrollments and higher student–teacher ratios, with The Fitzgerald Institute providing a smaller learning environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Fitzgerald Institute?
The application deadline for The Fitzgerald Institute is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Fitzgerald Institute is Hillside School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Bernadette Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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Gr: PK-8 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
266 Main St
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9905
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
515 Northboro Rd. W
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-1234
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-6 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
5 Oak Ave
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9976
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 8
All-boys
404 Robin Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-3483
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-K | 120 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
201 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 480-9222
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 8
All-boys
404 Robin Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-3483
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 116 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
Specialized Curriculum
280 Locke Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
56 Framingham Rd 58
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 745-9462
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 74
Episcopal
25 Marlboro Road
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6000
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students
Special Education School
15 South St Ste 500
Hudson, MA 01749
(508) 298-1639
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
266 Main St
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9905
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-6 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
5 Oak Ave
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9976
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 8
All-boys
404 Robin Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-3483
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 116 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
Specialized Curriculum
280 Locke Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: NS-3 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
57 East Main Street, Suite 101
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 366-9288
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
266 Main St
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9905
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
515 Northboro Rd. W
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-1234
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-K | 120 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
201 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 480-9222
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
10 Davis Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 393-0805
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
95 East Main St.
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 366-1744
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
20 Mason Road
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-4312
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-4312
9470.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Dudley Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Dudley-oxford Road
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-2224
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-2224
9471 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 540 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Bartlett High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
52 Lake Parkway
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-8552
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-8552
9471.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Shepherd Hill Regional High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
68 Dudley Oxford Road
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-6700
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-6700
9471.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Webster Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Poland Street
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-1922
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-1922
9471.1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 566 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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