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Gramon School
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Fairfield Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 402 students in Fairfield, NJ, 33% of all K-12 students in Fairfield, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Fairfield Private Schools (2026-27)

The Gramon Family of Schools Photo
The Gramon Family of Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
24-28 Dwight Place
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 882-8822
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Gramon School Photo
Gramon School
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
24 Dwight Pl
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 808-6279
(1)
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Map of Banyan School
Banyan School
Gr: 2-8 | 51 students
Special Education School
12 Hollywood Ave
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(734) 391-9191
(4)
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Map of Early Learning Center
Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool
56 Pier Ln
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 227-4161
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
76 Little Falls Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 227-5577
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Fairfield, NJ Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
402
Students
9
Avg. Class Size
38%
Students of Color
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fairfield)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
402 Students
216,190 Students
% Students of Color
38%
40%
0.69
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
942 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
7%
# Black Students
21 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
170 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
41%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
151 Students
58,533 Students
% of Others Students
37%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
82 Teachers
20,275 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
17%
54%
Average Class Size
9 students
14 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
60%
78%
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fairfield, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Fairfield, NJ include Gramon School and The Gramon Family of Schools.
How many private schools are located in Fairfield?
5 private schools are located in Fairfield.
How diverse are private schools in Fairfield?
Fairfield private schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Fairfield go to private school?
33% of all K-12 students in Fairfield are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).

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