Applewild School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–9
Fitchburg, MA
120 Prospect St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Fitchburg
- Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
- Serving families in Fitchburg since at least 2011
In Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Applewild School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 9th grade. About 149 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 181 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–9
- Students
- 149
- Teachers
- 30 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 49 girls, 100 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 56% of independent schools in Massachusetts (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 56% of independent schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 39 independent schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
- National Independent Private Schools Association
- The Association of Boarding Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Applewild School
What grades does Applewild School serve?
Applewild School serves grades Pre-K–9.
How many students attend Applewild School?
About 149 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Applewild School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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