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New Fairfield Private Schools

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 72%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
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New Fairfield, CT Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
247
Students
10
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (New Fairfield)
This State (CT)
# Schools
1 School
419 Schools
# Students
247 Students
64,550 Students
% Students of Color
10%
32%
0.21
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,891 Students
% Black Students
<1%
8%
# White Students
26 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
11%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
218 Students
12,857 Students
% of Others Students
88%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
71%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
72%

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%).

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