For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,933 students in 01420, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 594 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 01420, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01420, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 01420 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01420, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01420, MA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 Westminster Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-9200
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Sizer School A North Central Charter Essential School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Rindge Road
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-2701
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-2701
Gr: 7-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: PK-K | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Fitchburg High School
(Math: 20% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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%
01420, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
62 Academy Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3278
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3278
Gr: 5-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
67 Ringe Rd
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3662
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3662
Gr: 5-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
55 Goodrich Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3204
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3204
Gr: PK-K | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
67 Rindge Rd
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Gr: PK-4 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
1011 Water Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3292
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3292
Gr: PK-K | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 01420, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01420, MA include Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical, Goodrich Academy and Crocker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 01420?
10 public schools are located in 01420.
What percentage of students in 01420 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 01420 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01420?
01420 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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