School Choice

Each year, Massachusetts school districts are required to vote by June 1 on whether they will participate in the state's School Choice Program for the following school year. If the Fitchburg Public Schools elects to participate, the School Choice application and all related information will be posted on this website.

Each school year, the district evaluates the number of available seats at each grade level. Once seat availability has been determined, the district will open the application process for students who reside outside of Fitchburg and wish to attend Fitchburg Public Schools for the upcoming school year.

Please review the School Choice policy linked below for additional information about the program in Fitchburg.

School Year 2026-2027

Available Seats for the 2026-2027 School Year

South Street Early Learning Center

• Kindergarten: 38 Seats 

McKay Elementary School:

• Grade 1: 14 Seats

• Grade 2: 7 Seats

• Grade 3: 28 Seats

• Grade 4: 7 Seats

• Grade 5: 28 Seats

Reingold Elementary School

• Grade 1: 12 Seats

• Grade 2: 12 Seats

• Grade 3: 10 Seats

• Grade 5: 10 Seats

Fitchburg High School:

• Grade 9:  25 Seats

• Grade 10:  25 Seats

• Grade 11:  25 Seats

• Grade 12: 25 Seats

Goodrich Academy:

• Grade 11: 50 Seats

• Grade 12: 50 Seats

Please complete the School Choice Application below.

School Choice Policy

Please review the School Choice policy.

Previous School Choice Decisions

School Choice decisions from previous years are listed below.  Click on each school year to read more information.