Fairfield Country Day School Photo - FCDS Campus

Best Fairfield Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 1,490 students in Fairfield, CT.
The top ranked private high schools in Fairfield, CT include Notre Dame Prep of Sacred Heart University, Fairfield College Preparatory, and Fairfield Country Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 54%, which is lower than the Connecticut private high school average acceptance rate of 65%.
50% of private high schools in Fairfield, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Fairfield Private High Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Fairfield College Preparatory
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students
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 | 197 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 8 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
Cajal Academy Inc
Special Education School
303 Linwood Ave Ste 1f
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 244-6575
Gr: 6-10 | 3 students
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Fairfield, CT?
The top ranked private high schools in Fairfield, CT include Notre Dame Prep of Sacred Heart University, Fairfield College Preparatory, and Fairfield Country Day School.
How many private high schools are located in Fairfield?
6 private high schools are located in Fairfield.
How diverse are private high schools in Fairfield?
Fairfield private high schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Fairfield?
50% of private high schools in Fairfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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