For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,454 students in Fitchburg, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fitchburg, MA are Memorial Middle School, Sizer School A North Central Charter Essential School and Arthur M Longsjo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fitchburg, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Fitchburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fitchburg, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
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 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
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 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Fitchburg, 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 middle schools in Fitchburg, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fitchburg, MA include Memorial Middle School, Sizer School A North Central Charter Essential School and Arthur M Longsjo Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fitchburg?
3 public middle schools are located in Fitchburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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