Public schools in Fitchburg, MA
10 open public schools with an address in Fitchburg, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,933
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Fitchburg public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Fitchburg, MA: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,933 students, an average of 693 per school. The largest campus is Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical (1,417 students), and the largest elementary school is McKay Elementary School (754).
Fitchburg operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Fitchburg campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Fitchburg
Elementary schools in Fitchburg
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crocker Elementary Fitchburg | 01–05 | 610 | 11.7:1 | |
| McKay Elementary School Fitchburg | 01–05 | 754 | 11.3:1 | |
| Reingold Elementary Fitchburg | 01–05 | 679 | 12.6:1 | |
| South Street Early Learning Center Fitchburg | PK–KG | 570 | 12.4:1 |
Middle schools in Fitchburg
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur M Longsjo Middle School Fitchburg | 06–08 | 614 | 11.4:1 | |
| Memorial Middle School Fitchburg | 06–08 | 601 | 13.1:1 |
High schools in Fitchburg
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg High Fitchburg | 09–12 | 1,220 | 11.9:1 | |
| Goodrich Academy Fitchburg | 09–12 | 186 | 19.8:1 | |
| Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 1,417 | 11.9:1 | |
| Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (District) · Charter | 07–12 | 282 | 9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.6%
- Hispanic48.9%
- Black7.3%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Fitchburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,933 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fitchburg
How many public schools are in Fitchburg, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Fitchburg: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 6,933 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fitchburg?
Schools with an address in Fitchburg belong to 3 education agencies, led by Fitchburg (8 schools), Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical (1 school), Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (District) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Fitchburg?
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fitchburg, with 1,417 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fitchburg?
Yes. 1 of the 10 public schools in Fitchburg are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fitchburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fitchburg public schools is 11.9:1, similar to the Massachusetts school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fitchburg guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Massachusetts cities