St. Joseph High School Photo - St Joseph High School, Trumbull CT

Best Fairfield County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 110 private schools serving 24,785 students in Fairfield County, CT (there are 238 public schools, serving 141,964 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Fairfield County, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Fairfield County, CT include St. Luke's School, Notre Dame Prep of Sacred Heart University, and Brunswick School.
The average tuition cost is $24,317, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $28,433.
43% of private schools in Fairfield County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Fairfield County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Easton Country Day School
Easton Country Day School Photo - Easton Country Day
(13)
660 Morehouse Road
Easton, CT 06612
(203) 268-5530
Gr: PK-12 | 246 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Immaculate High School
Immaculate High School Photo - Students studying / socializing together in our Learning Commons
(Catholic)
(11)
73 Southern Blvd
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 744-1510
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
King School
King School Photo - Grade 1 students participating in STEM activities.
1450 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-3496
Gr: PK-12 | 718 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 42 Tuition listed
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
Gr: NS-9 | 555 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ridgefield Academy
Ridgefield Academy Photo - In a school that is Pre-K to Grade 8 by design, childhood is valued and kids are encouraged to stay kids. Students have ample opportunities to play outdoors and indoors, and often can be seen rushing to recess each day on the Outdoor Campus Center, a bi-level playscape that provides endless opportunities for play and learning.
(12)
223 West Mountain Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-1800
Gr: NS-8 | 535 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph High School
St. Joseph High School Photo - St Joseph High School, Trumbull CT
(Catholic)
(4)
2320 Huntington Tpke
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 378-9378
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition listed
St. Luke's School
St. Luke's School Photo
377 North Wilton Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 801-4833
Gr: 5-12 | 587 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
285 Lafayette Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 334-3434
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fairfield Country Day School
Fairfield Country Day School Photo - FCDS Campus
All-boys
(2)
2970 Bronson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-2723
Gr: K-9 | 201 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
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
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
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
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
The Long Ridge School
The Long Ridge School Photo - Micheal G. Harris Arts and Athletics Center
(7)
478 Erskine Road
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 322-7693
Gr: NS-5 | 94 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
All Saints Catholic School
All Saints Catholic School Photo - A School That Feels Like Home Welcome Home to All Saints Catholic School, where we build the foundation for your child's future success. On our five-acre campus, we create an environment where a big school feels small, and your child is known and loved.
(Catholic)
139 W Rocks Rd
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 847-3881
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Assumption Catholic School
Assumption Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
605 Stratfield Rd
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 334-6271
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Belden Hill Montessori
Montessori School
345 Belden Hill Rd
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8500
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Bi-cultural Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
(3)
2186 High Ridge Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 329-2186
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brunswick School
Brunswick School Photo - Middle School Campus on King Street
All-boys
100 Maher Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 student Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Catholic Academy Of Stamford
(Catholic)
1186 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-6505
Gr: PK-8 | 253 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) 261-6230
Gr: K-12 | 385 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: 1-8 | 265 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
Fairfield College Preparatory
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students
Fairfield County Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
827 Trumbull Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 374-3203
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Greens Farms Academy
Greens Farms Academy Photo
35 Beachside Avenue
Greens Farms, CT 06838
(203) 256-7501
Gr: PK-12 | 713 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Greenwich Academy
All-girls
(2)
200 N Maple Ave
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8900
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
401 Old Church Rd
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 863-5600
Gr: NS-12 | 1,251 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
401 Old Church Rd.
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 865-5600
Gr: PK-12 | 1,345 student Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
55 Rosemond Terrace
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 268-3236
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School
Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
948 Newfield Avenue
Stamford, CT 06905
(704) 527-7822
Gr: 6-8 | 723 students
Hudson Country Montessori School
Hudson Country Montessori School Photo - Students work through a variety of hands-on mediums.
Montessori School
(4)
44a Shelter Rock Rd
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 744-8088
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18 Clapboard Ridge Rd
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 748-7823
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Kolbe Cathedral High School
Kolbe Cathedral High School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
33 Calhoun Pl
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 334-2554
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Fairfield Bright Beginning
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
74 Rt 37 - The Village Green
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 746-5994
Gr: NS-6 | 247 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
220 Jefferson St
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 372-6521
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Greenwich
Sacred Heart Greenwich Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(7)
1177 King Street
Greenwich, CT 06831
(609) 261-2273
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Fairfield County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
144 Tuller Road
Fairfield, CT 06430
(203) 374-3636
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students
16 Trowbridge Dr
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 409-2028
Gr: 1-8 Tuition listed
Carmel Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
270 Lake Ave
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 863-9663
Gr: NS-8 | 217 students
123 South King St.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 748-2480
Gr: NS-PK | 19 students
521 E Putnam Avenue
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 629-5567
Gr: NS-K | 56 students Tuition listed
503 Shelton Ave
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4422
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
777 Federal Rd
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203) 740-0044
Gr: K | 5 students
20 Portland Avenue
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 544-8393
Gr: PK-K | 51 students Avg. class size: 18 students
729 Union Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06607
(203) 330-1467
Gr: K-6 | 33 students
Maimonides Academy (Closed 2010)
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
46 Peaceable Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 748-7129
Gr: NS-K | 20 students Avg. class size: 5 students
2385 Park Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 450-5303
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students
21 W Whisconier Rd
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203) 775-4016
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
225 Danbury Rd
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8100
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students
1170 Shippan Ave
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 348-1155
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students
17 Cottage Street
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 792-6194
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
1 Schuyler Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 323-4844
Gr: K-8 | 137 students
403 Scofieldtown Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 966-0786
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
461 Mill Hill Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 368-2835
Gr: K-9 | 246 students
5 Obtuse Hill Rd
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203) 775-2774
Gr: NS-8 | 63 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
926 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 487-8242
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
309 Barberry Rd
Southport, CT 06890
(203) 254-3491
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
Zion Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
612 Grand Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 367-7268
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students

Overview

This County (Fairfield County)
This State (CT)
# Schools
114 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
24,785 Students
64,262 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
2,915 Teachers
7,938 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
70%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1225
(Out of 1600)
1247
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,317
$28,433
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,160
$4,239
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,229
$17,051
Average Acceptance Rate
69%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$45.82 million
$59.94 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.63
# American Indian Students
618 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
948 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,050 Students
5,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
1,616 Students
4,896 Students
% Black Students
7%
8%
# White Students
12,755 Students
35,016 Students
% White Students
54%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
5,360 Students
12,804 Students
% of Others Students
23%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
10 sports

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. Luke's School, Notre Dame Prep of Sacred Heart University, and Brunswick School.
How many private schools are located in Fairfield County?
110 private schools are located in Fairfield County.
How much do private schools cost in Fairfield County?
The average tuition cost is $24,317, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $28,433.
How diverse are private schools in Fairfield County?
Fairfield County private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Fairfield County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Fairfield County are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fairfield County?
43% of private schools in Fairfield County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Fairfield County are often viewed compared to one another?

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