Private School Review - Established 2003

New Fairfield Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 247 students in New Fairfield, CT, 11% of all K-12 students in New Fairfield, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 71%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked New Fairfield Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of New Fairfield Bright Beginning
New Fairfield Bright Beginning
Gr: NS-6 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
74 Rt 37 - The Village Green
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 746-5994
(1)
View Profile

New Fairfield, CT Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
247
Students
10
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Download town snapshot: CSV | XML | JSON Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission.
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (New Fairfield)
This State (CT)
# Schools
1 School
418 Schools
# Students
247 Students
64,529 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearNew Fairfield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025247165179
2024247161172
2023247163174
2022247168185
2021247166180
2020247163171
2019247167175
2018247165172
2017247175180
2016247172178
2015247167167
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Students of Color
10%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Fairfield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202510%31%34%
202410%31%34%
202310%30%33%
202210%28%33%
202110%28%32%
202010%28%32%
201910%25%31%
201810%25%31%
201710%25%32%
201610%25%32%
201510%27%32%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

0.21
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearNew Fairfield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20250.210.630.65
20240.210.630.65
20230.210.620.65
20220.210.590.64
20210.210.590.64
20200.210.590.64
20190.210.560.63
20180.210.560.63
20170.210.530.61
20160.210.540.61
20150.210.540.61
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

▼ Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
716 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,891 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
26 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
11%
56%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNew Fairfield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202512%56%52%
202412%56%52%
202312%58%52%
202212%61%54%
202112%60%54%
202012%60%54%
201912%64%56%
201812%64%56%
201712%66%58%
201612%65%58%
201512%65%58%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
218 Students
12,827 Students
% of Others Students
88%
21%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNew Fairfield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202588%21%26%
202488%21%26%
202388%20%25%
202288%19%25%
202188%20%25%
202088%19%24%
201988%18%24%
201888%18%23%
201788%18%22%
201688%18%22%
201588%17%21%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
7,884 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Fairfield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202512:18:111:1
202412:18:111:1
202312:18:111:1
202212:18:111:1
202112:18:111:1
202012:18:112:1
201912:18:112:1
201812:18:112:1
201712:19:112:1
201612:19:112:1
201512:19:112:1
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
70%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Fairfield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202580%70%55%
202480%70%54%
202380%68%54%
202280%68%54%
202180%69%54%
202080%69%54%
201980%69%53%
201880%68%53%
201780%68%53%
201680%68%52%
201580%69%52%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Class Size
10 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Fairfield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025101415
2024101315
2023101315
2022101315
2021101315
2020101415
2019101415
2018101415
2017101415
2016101415
2015101315
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
71%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Fairfield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202599%71%81%
202499%70%85%
202399%69%85%
202299%68%85%
202199%69%85%
202099%68%85%
201999%69%85%
201899%69%85%
201799%70%85%
201699%69%85%
201599%69%85%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New Fairfield, CT?
The top ranked private schools in New Fairfield, CT is New Fairfield Bright Beginning.
How many private schools are located in New Fairfield?
1 private schools are located in New Fairfield.
What percentage of students in New Fairfield go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in New Fairfield are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).

Recent Articles

How Much Homework Is Too Much?
How Much Homework Is Too Much?
Learn how to compare private school homework expectations, recognize excessive workloads, evaluate assignment quality, and ask better questions about academic balance before choosing a school for your child.
Learning Support Without a Formal Program
Learning Support Without a Formal Program
Learn what private schools mean by informal learning support, how services differ from formal programs, and which questions families should ask before choosing the right school today.
Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor
Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor
Learn how to judge academic rigor at private schools without AP or IB by examining curriculum depth, assessments, faculty expectations, advanced coursework, student work, and college preparation outcomes.
Area schools map

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
▼ Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (CT):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: