For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,854 students in Fitchburg, MA (there are , serving 788 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Fitchburg, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Fitchburg, MA are Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical, Goodrich Academy and Crocker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fitchburg, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Fitchburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fitchburg, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 Westminster Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-9200
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-9200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,428 students
Rank: #22.
Goodrich Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Goodrich Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3244
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3244
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Rank: #33.
Crocker Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Bigelow Dr
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3290
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3290
Grades: 1-5
| 620 students
Rank: #44.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 Rollstone Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3295
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3295
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #55.
Reingold Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Reingold Avenue
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3287
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3287
Grades: 1-5
| 661 students
Rank: #66.
Sizer School A North Central Charter Essential School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Rindge Road
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-2701
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-2701
Grades: 7-12
| 302 students
Rank: #77.
Fitchburg High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 Arn-how Farm Rd
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3240
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3240
Grades: 9-12
| 1,180 students
Rank: #88.
South Street Early Learning Center
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
376 South Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 348-2300
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 348-2300
Grades: PK-K
| 523 students
Rank: #99.
Mckay Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
67 Rindge Road
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Grades: 1-5
| 762 students
Rank: #1010.
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
98 Academy Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-2146
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-2146
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
Fitchburg, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
62 Academy Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3278
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3278
Grades: 5-8
| 486 students
67 Ringe Rd
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3662
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3662
Grades: 5-8
| 272 students
55 Goodrich Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3204
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3204
Grades: PK-K
| 257 students
67 Rindge Rd
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Grades: PK-4
| 400 students
1011 Water Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3292
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3292
Grades: PK-K
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fitchburg, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Fitchburg, MA include Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical, Goodrich Academy and Crocker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fitchburg?
10 public schools are located in Fitchburg.
What percentage of students in Fitchburg go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Fitchburg are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fitchburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fitchburg include: Mckay Elementary School vs. Crocker Elementary School, Reingold Elementary School vs. Crocker Elementary School, Crocker Elementary School vs. Reingold Elementary School
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