Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked CT School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Fairfield College Preparatory
About the School
- Fairfield College Preparatory School is by tradition and choice a Jesuit, Catholic high school of excellence.
- The mission of Fairfield Prep is to offer its students the finest preparation for college; to inspire in its students a lifelong love of learning; to invite each student to deepen his relationship with God; to encourage each student's social, cultural and physical development; and to challenge its students to become leaders, living as men of conscience, compassion and action.
- Fairfield Prep strives to accomplish this mission by demonstrating personal care and concern for all of its students and by celebrating their unique gifts and diversity.
- In turn, students are expected to become responsible participants in the Prep community and beyond and are encouraged to use their talents in the service of others, especially to those in need.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked CT School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Fairfield College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1942
School Calendar
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,400 for the 2024-2025 school year
% on Financial Aid
33%
Sports
Colors
White, Red, Cardinal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield College Preparatory's ranking?
Fairfield College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Fairfield College Preparatory?
The application deadline for Fairfield College Preparatory is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 35
Catholic
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Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 378-9378
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Gr: 9-12 | 326 students
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Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
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(203) 334-2554
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 31
Catholic
220 Jefferson St
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 372-6521
Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 718 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 42
1450 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-3496
Distance: 18.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
73 Southern Blvd
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(203) 744-1510
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 35
Catholic
2320 Huntington Tpke
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 378-9378
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
33 Calhoun Pl
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 334-2554
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 31
Catholic
220 Jefferson St
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 372-6521
Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 718 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 42
1450 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-3496
Distance: 18.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
73 Southern Blvd
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 744-1510
Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 718 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 42
1450 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-3496
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 713 students
Sports: 14
35 Beachside Avenue
Greens Farms, CT 06838
(203) 256-7501
Distance: 21.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 14
All-boys
100 Maher Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
575 White Plains Rd
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 261-6230
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7
660 Morehouse Road
Easton, CT 06612
(203) 268-5530
Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 718 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 42
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Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-3496
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 713 students
Sports: 14
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Greens Farms, CT 06838
(203) 256-7501
Distance: 21.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 14
All-boys
100 Maher Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7
660 Morehouse Road
Easton, CT 06612
(203) 268-5530
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
605 Stratfield Rd
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 334-6271
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
777 Commerce Drive, Suite 100
Fairfield, CT 06824
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
148 Beach Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-8208
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Montessori School
834 Brookside Dr
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-1159
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
1719 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-0556
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
521 Brewster St
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 334-5856
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
777 Commerce Drive, Suite 100
Fairfield, CT 06824
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 6-10 | 3 students
Special Education School
303 Linwood Ave Ste 1f
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 244-6575
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 8
All-boys
2970 Bronson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-2723
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
760 Tahmore Dr
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 540-5381
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
33 Calhoun Pl
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 334-2554
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
777 Commerce Drive, Suite 100
Fairfield, CT 06824
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
148 Beach Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-8208
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
1719 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-0556
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
521 Brewster St
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 334-5856
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 6-10 | 3 students
Special Education School
303 Linwood Ave Ste 1f
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 244-6575
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
148 Beach Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-8208
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Montessori School
834 Brookside Dr
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-1159
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
1719 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-0556
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
521 Brewster St
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 334-5856
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
981 Stratfield Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 336-3801
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Location
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Riverfield School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1625 Mill Plain Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8328
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8328
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Holland Hill School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
105 Meadowcroft Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8314
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8314
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
785 Unquowa Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-7201
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-7201
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Roger Ludlowe Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
689 Unquowa Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8345
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8345
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 764 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Osborn Hill School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
760 Stillson Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8340
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8340
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
School Reviews
5 12/1/2023
Fairfield Prep was the best high school experience I could have asked for. Not only are the teachers, administrators, and guidance extremely helpful and caring, but everyone there buys into the Prep experience which cannot be matched anywhere else.
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