Top 20 Best Fairfield County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 116 private schools serving 23,597 students in Fairfield County, CT (there are 238 public schools, serving 142,229 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Fairfield County, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 11%).
The best top ranked private schools in Fairfield County, CT include St. Joseph High School, King School and New Canaan Country School.
The average tuition cost is $20,251, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $29,133.
45% of private schools in Fairfield County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Fairfield County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Easton Country Day School
Easton Country Day School Photo - Easton Country Day
(11)
660 Morehouse Road
Easton, CT 06612
(203) 268-5530
Grades: PK-12
| 235 students
Immaculate High School
Immaculate High School Photo
(Catholic)
(11)
73 Southern Blvd
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 744-1510
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
King School
King School Photo - Grade 1 students participating in STEM activities.
1450 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-3496
Grades: PK-12
| 707 students
New Canaan Country School
New Canaan Country School Photo - Academics, arts, music and athletics are woven into our students' day to pique their curiosity and instill a joy of learning.
(9)
635 Frogtown Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
Grades: NS-9
| 555 students
Ridgefield Academy
Ridgefield Academy Photo - At RA, imaginations flourish and academic excellence takes root. Here, the dreamers of today become the thinkers of tomorrow.
(6)
223 West Mountain Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-1800
Grades: NS-8
| 448 students
St. Joseph High School
St. Joseph High School Photo - At St. Joseph High School, students SEEK out their talents, STRIVE for greatness, SERVE the common good, and THRIVE with confidence.
(Catholic)
(4)
2320 Huntington Tpke
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 378-9378
Grades: 9-12
| 740 students
St. Luke's School
St. Luke's School Photo - An aerial view of the St. Luke's 40-acre campus in New Canaan, CT.
377 North Wilton Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 801-4833
Grades: 5-12
| 603 students
285 Lafayette Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 334-3434
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Fusion Academy Fairfield
Fusion Academy Fairfield Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
777 Commerce Drive, Suite 100
Fairfield, CT 06824
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Fusion Academy Greenwich
Fusion Academy Greenwich Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
66 Gatehouse Road
Stamford, CT 06902
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
139 W Rocks Rd
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 847-3881
Grades: PK-8
| 560 students
Assumption Catholic School
Assumption Catholic School Photo - Pre-K4 in classroom field trip. Visited by Earthplace to learn about reptiles. The students got to touch the animals and ask lots of questions!
(Catholic)
(1)
605 Stratfield Rd
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 334-6271
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
(3)
2186 High Ridge Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 329-2186
Grades: PK-12
| 335 students
Brunswick School
Brunswick School Photo - Middle School Campus on King Street
All-boys
100 Maher Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 1,044 students
1186 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-6505
Grades: PK-8
| 251 students
Christian Heritage School
Christian Heritage School Photo - CHS Kindergarten is reputed to have one of the highest quality programs in all of Fairfield County. Small classes, with a supportive and engaging environment are what gives young children their educational advantage.
(Christian)
(21)
575 White Plains Rd
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 209-6321
Grades: K-12
| 435 students
Eagle Hill School
Eagle Hill School Photo - Eagle Hill School's Campus
Special Education School
(5)
45 Glenville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 622-9240
Grades: K-9
| 265 students
Fairfield College Preparatory
All-boys
(1)
1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 770 students
Fairfield County Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
827 Trumbull Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 374-3203
Grades: NS-8
| 32 students
Greens Farms Academy
Greens Farms Academy Photo
35 Beachside Avenue
Greens Farms, CT 06838
(203) 256-7501
Grades: PK-12
| 713 students
Greenwich Academy
All-girls
(2)
200 N Maple Ave
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8900
Grades: PK-12
| 830 students
Greenwich Catholic School
Greenwich Catholic School Photo - Rooted in Faith. Surrounded by Community. Committed to Excellence.
(Catholic)
(2)
471 North Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
Grades: NS-8
| 419 students
401 Old Church Rd
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 863-5600
Grades: NS-12
| 1,251 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
55 Rosemond Terrace
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 268-3236
Grades: PK-8
| 255 students
Holy Trinity Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
503 Shelton Ave
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4422
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School
Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
948 Newfield Avenue
Stamford, CT 06905
(704) 527-7822
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Kolbe Cathedral High School
Kolbe Cathedral High School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
33 Calhoun Pl
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 335-2554
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
New Fairfield Bright Beginning
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
74 Rt 37 - The Village Green
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 746-5994
Grades: NS-6
| 247 students
Notre Dame Catholic High School
Notre Dame Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
220 Jefferson St
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 372-6521
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
The Pinnacle School
The Pinnacle School Photo
Special Education School
201 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 409-0068
Grades: 2-12
| 63 students
Sacred Heart Greenwich
Sacred Heart Greenwich Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(7)
1177 King Street
Greenwich, CT 06831
(609) 261-2273
Grades: PK-12
| 680 students
St. Andrew Academy
St. Andrew Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(9)
395 Anton St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 373-1552
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
St. Catherine Of Siena School
St. Catherine Of Siena School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
190 Shelton Rd
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 375-1947
Grades: PK-8
| 237 students
St. Gregory The Great School
(Catholic)
(1)
85 Great Plain Rd
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 748-1217
Grades: PK-8
| 241 students
St. James School
(Catholic)
(6)
50 Harvey Place
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 375-5994
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
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Fairfield County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
144 Tuller Road
Fairfield, CT 06430
(203) 374-3636
Grades: PK-8
| 101 students
16 Trowbridge Dr
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 409-2028
Grades: 1-8
| students
20 Portland Avenue
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 544-8393
Grades: PK-K
| 51 students
729 Union Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06607
(203) 330-1467
Grades: K-6
| 33 students
Maimonides Academy (Closed 2010)
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
46 Peaceable Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 748-7129
Grades: NS-K
| 20 students
21 W Whisconier Rd
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203) 775-4016
Grades: PK-K
| 20 students
17 Cottage Street
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 792-6194
Grades: PK-8
| 153 students
1 Schuyler Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 323-4844
Grades: K-8
| 137 students
403 Scofieldtown Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 966-0786
Grades: K-8
| students
461 Mill Hill Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 368-2835
Grades: K-9
| 246 students
5 Obtuse Hill Rd
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203) 775-2774
Grades: NS-8
| 63 students
926 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 487-8242
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
309 Barberry Rd
Southport, CT 06890
(203) 254-3491
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Zion Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
612 Grand Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 367-7268
Grades: PK-8
| 104 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fairfield County, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Fairfield County, CT include St. Joseph High School, King School and New Canaan Country School.
How many private schools are located in Fairfield County, CT?
116 private schools are located in Fairfield County, CT.
How much do private schools cost in Fairfield County, CT?
The average tuition cost is $20,251, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $29,133.
How diverse are private schools in Fairfield County, CT?
Fairfield County, CT private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
What percentage of students in Fairfield County, CT go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Fairfield County, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fairfield County, CT?
45% of private schools in Fairfield County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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