Top 5 Best Fairfield Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 2,315 students in Fairfield, CT (there are 15 public schools, serving 8,729 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in Fairfield, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 11%).
The best top ranked private schools in Fairfield, CT include Assumption Catholic School, Notre Dame Catholic High School and Fairfield College Preparatory.
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 69%.
40% of private schools in Fairfield, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Fairfield Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
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
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
Fairfield College Preparatory
All-boys
(1)
1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 770 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
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Photo - Welcome to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School. For over 90 years we have been successfully educating students academically, spiritually, and morally. We educate students in Prekindergarten through 8th Grade. Our students live well the quote from St. Thomas Aquinas "Give expecting nothing thereof"
(Catholic)
(6)
1719 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-0556
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
The Unquowa School
981 Stratfield Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 336-3801
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
Fairfield Country Day School
Fairfield Country Day School Photo
All-boys
(2)
2970 Bronson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-2723
Grades: K-9
| 199 students
Great Beginnings Montessori School
Great Beginnings Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(3)
148 Beach Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-8208
Grades: NS-3
| 84 students
The Hunt Ridge Montessori School
Montessori School
834 Brookside Dr
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-1159
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
St. Catherine Academy
Special Education School (Catholic)
760 Tahmore Dr
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 540-5381
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fairfield, Connecticut

Fairfield, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
144 Tuller Road
Fairfield, CT 06430
(203) 374-3636
Grades: PK-8
| 101 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fairfield, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Fairfield, CT include Assumption Catholic School, Notre Dame Catholic High School and Fairfield College Preparatory.
How many private schools are located in Fairfield, CT?
10 private schools are located in Fairfield, CT.
How diverse are private schools in Fairfield, CT?
Fairfield, CT private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
What percentage of students in Fairfield, CT go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Fairfield, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fairfield, CT?
40% of private schools in Fairfield, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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