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8 schools in Fitchburg

Massachusetts · 5,234 students · 1 city

Fitchburg runs 8 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with total enrollment near 5,234 (4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Fitchburg

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,234
-115 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
22%
was 31%
% Hispanic
58%
was 51%
% Black
9%
was 6%
% Asian
4%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Fitchburg HighFitchburgHigh09-121,220
McKay Elementary SchoolFitchburgElementary01-05754
Reingold ElementaryFitchburgElementary01-05679
Arthur M Longsjo Middle SchoolFitchburgMiddle06-08614
Crocker ElementaryFitchburgElementary01-05610
Memorial Middle SchoolFitchburgMiddle06-08601
South Street Early Learning CenterFitchburgElementaryPK-KG570
Goodrich AcademyFitchburgHigh09-12186

About Fitchburg

Fitchburg operates 8 public schools across Massachusetts, collectively instructing roughly 5,234 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Fitchburg is built around 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.

Per-school enrollment averages around 654 in this district, noticeably above the Massachusetts typical of 501.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Fitchburg has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,349 students to 5,234. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 31% to 22%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Fitchburg discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Fitchburg run?
Fitchburg has 8 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 5,234 students in Massachusetts.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg High is the largest public school in Fitchburg by enrollment, with approximately 1,220 students.
What grade levels does Fitchburg serve?
Fitchburg schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 8 campuses.