Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Yearly Tuition: $9,000
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Bernard's High School
About the School
- St. Bernard's High School is a co-ed private, college-preparatory high school located in Fitchburg, MA, serving students from over 30 cities and towns in central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire.
- In today's world, building strong character, values, and leadership skills matters more than ever.
- At St. Bernard's High School, we're committed to shaping students who are not only academically prepared but also compassionate, resilient, and ready to make a difference.
- Accredited by the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Yearly Tuition: $9,000
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Bernard's High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Number of AP Courses
7 courses
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition discounts available for two or more siblings
% on Financial Aid
50%
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Shanni Smith-Arsenault '98
Endowment Size
$10.3 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Campus MinistryCheerleading
DiversityLatin Club
National Honor SocietyRobotics Club
STB-TVStudent Government
YearbookYoga
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubChorus
Jazz/RockMusic Ministry
Photography Club
School Notes
- Co-ed, Independent Catholic day school
- 220 students, grades 9-12
- Historicacademic building, and sports complex with large gym, turf practice facility and four athletic fields
- Average class size of 17students
- 34% diversity
- Student to teacher ratio of 13:1
- Four college prep curriculum tracks: Business, STEM, Health Science and Liberal Arts.
- All faiths welcome
- Nearly 60% of our students qualify for need-based financial aid and scholarships
- 98% of our seniors attend college; 2% join the workforce or enroll in the military
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Bernard's High School cost?
St. Bernard's High School's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.
What sports does St. Bernard's High School offer?
St. Bernard's High School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is St. Bernard's High School's ranking?
St. Bernard's High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Bernard's High School?
The application deadline for St. Bernard's High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Related Schools
Show me:
People that viewed St. Bernard's High School also viewed these schools: St. John's High School, Lawrence Academy, Worcester Academy, Groton School and Cushing Academy.
The nearest high school to St. Bernard's High School is Applewild School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Bernard Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
Show me:
Distance: 19.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 872 students
All-boys (Catholic)
378 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 32
26 Powderhouse Rd
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
Distance: 22.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 502 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 19
81 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 754-5302
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 14
Episcopal
282 Farmers Row
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-3363
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 20
39 School Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7000
Distance: 19.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 872 students
All-boys (Catholic)
378 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 32
26 Powderhouse Rd
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
Distance: 22.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 502 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 19
81 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 754-5302
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 14
Episcopal
282 Farmers Row
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-3363
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 20
39 School Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7000
Distance: 22.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 502 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 19
81 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 754-5302
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 14
Episcopal
282 Farmers Row
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-3363
Distance: 33.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 795 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
101 Willow St.
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Distance: 37.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 597 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 16
All-boys (Catholic)
235 Baker St
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 469-8000
Distance: 41.7 mi
Gr: 7-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 19
All-boys (Catholic)
150 William T Morrissey Blvd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 474-5112
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Distance: 36.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,044 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 68
80 Gerry's Landing Rd
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
Distance: 36.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 404 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 23
69 Middlesex Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-7462
Distance: 50.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
56 Burditt Ave
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-0746
Distance: 1225.6 mi
Gr: PK-12
Sports: 17
1501 Ne 62nd St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 492-4100
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
254 Summer Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 16 students
24 Norwood Avenue
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 342-9270
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 76 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
194 Arlington Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-5163
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
120 Main St
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 537-1007
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 14
Episcopal
282 Farmers Row
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-3363
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
471 Langen Road
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-4795
Distance: 9.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 145 students
Special Education School
971 Main St
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 368-4980
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
180-198 George Hill Road
South Lancaster, MA 01561
(978) 368-8544
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
254 Summer Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 16 students
24 Norwood Avenue
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 342-9270
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
120 Main St
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 537-1007
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
213 Lancaster St
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-4770
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
254 Summer Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 16 students
24 Norwood Avenue
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 342-9270
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 76 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
194 Arlington Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-5163
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
120 Main St
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 537-1007
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
15 Memorial Drive
New Braintree, MA 01531
(508) 867-2553
New Braintree, MA 01531
(508) 867-2553
9494.2 miles
Gr: PK | 29 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Deacon Allen Drive
Oakham, MA 01068
(508) 882-3392
Oakham, MA 01068
(508) 882-3392
9495.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19 West Street
Paxton, MA 01612
(508) 798-8576
Paxton, MA 01612
(508) 798-8576
9495.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
495 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3420
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3420
9496 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 839 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
493 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3584
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3584
9496 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 200 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
School Reviews
5 9/24/2016
What is high school tuition school year 2016-2017
5 12/11/2012
My son is a freshman starting the school year 2012 at St. Bernards in Fitchburg. The staff and faculty are very professional and are prompt to address questions and concerns. The academics are top-notch and the school offers a wide variety of sports programs. The biggest plus has been the community atmosphere at this school. My son has already made many friends and the upper classmen have been very supportive of underclassmen especially on the athletic teams. If you are looking for a private education and a reasonable tuition bill, Bernards is truly worth a look.
Endorse St. Bernard's High School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
When Your Child Outpaces the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Curriculum
Learn what parents can do when a child finishes private school coursework early, including acceleration, curriculum compacting, advanced classes, enrichment, and signs the school needs a new plan.
How Much Teacher Access Does Your Child Get?
Learn how to evaluate teacher access at private schools, including extra-help time, advising, communication, academic support, and the questions families should ask before choosing a school today.
When a ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Teacher Leaves Midyear
When a private school teacher leaves midyear, parents need clear answers. Learn what schools should do, what children may experience, and when a departure signals deeper concerns.
Request Info
Did You Know?
The average private school tuition in Worcester County, MA is $18,660 for elementary schools and $41,133 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Worcester County, MA is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
Related School Videos
1:18
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links
SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (MA):
- Blue Ribbon (9)
- All-girls (21)
- All-boys (31)
- Montessori (69)
- Daycare / Preschools (576)
- Summer School Programs (180)
- Dual Language Immersion Programs (8)
- Special Education (116)
- Alternative (32)
- ADD/ADHD Support (152)
- Online Schools (8)
- Religiously Affiliated (278)
- School Membership Associations (581)
- Schools with famous alumni (96)
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: