For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,258 students in Fitchburg, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fitchburg, MA are Crocker Elementary School, Memorial Middle School and Reingold Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fitchburg, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fitchburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fitchburg, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crocker Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Bigelow Dr
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3290
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3290
Gr: 1-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 Rollstone Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3295
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3295
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Reingold Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Reingold Avenue
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3287
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3287
Gr: 1-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Mckay Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
67 Rindge Road
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Gr: 1-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
98 Academy Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-2146
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-2146
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fitchburg, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fitchburg, MA include Crocker Elementary School, Memorial Middle School and Reingold Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fitchburg?
5 public elementary schools are located in Fitchburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Fitchburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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