St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Photo - Welcome to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School. For over 100 years we have been successfully educating the minds and nurturing the hearts of our students. We offer a well-rounded educational experience with a full suite of academic offerings and extracurricular activities for over 300 students, with two classrooms per grade from Pre-K3 through 8th grade.

Best Fairfield Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 1,030 students in Fairfield, CT.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Fairfield, CT include St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, The Unquowa School, and Assumption Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is higher than the Connecticut private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.
38% of private elementary schools in Fairfield, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Fairfield Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Photo - Welcome to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School. For over 100 years we have been successfully educating the minds and nurturing the hearts of our students. We offer a well-rounded educational experience with a full suite of academic offerings and extracurricular activities for over 300 students, with two classrooms per grade from Pre-K3 through 8th grade.
(Catholic)
(6)
1719 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-0556
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
The Unquowa School
981 Stratfield Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 336-3801
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cajal Academy Inc
Special Education School
303 Linwood Ave Ste 1f
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 244-6575
Gr: 6-10 | 3 students
Great Beginnings Montessori School
Great Beginnings Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(3)
148 Beach Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-8208
Gr: PK-3 | 98 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Catherine Academy
Special Education School (Catholic)
760 Tahmore Dr
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 540-5381
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fairfield, Connecticut

Fairfield, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

This Town (Fairfield)
This State (CT)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,030 Students
44,607 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
30%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
134 Teachers
5,590 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
71%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,192
$24,777
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$12,050
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
73%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.62
# American Indian Students
7 Students
698 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
20 Students
1,520 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
4,023 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
62 Students
3,312 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
684 Students
24,414 Students
% White Students
65%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
51 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
209 Students
8,597 Students
% of Others Students
20%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Fairfield, CT?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Fairfield, CT include St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, The Unquowa School, and Assumption Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Fairfield?
8 private elementary schools are located in Fairfield.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Fairfield?
Fairfield private elementary schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Fairfield?
38% of private elementary schools in Fairfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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