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Fairfield ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,343 students in Fairfield, CT, 22% of all K-12 students in Fairfield, CT are educated in private schools versus (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
45% of private schools in Fairfield, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 11
  • # Students Served: 2,343
  • Average Tuition: $22,427
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 33%
  • View Fairfield, CT School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 11
  • # Students Served: 2,343
  • Average Tuition: $22,427
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 33%
  • View Fairfield, CT School Trends

Top Ranked Fairfield ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Fairfield Country Day School Photo
Gr: K-9 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 8
All-boys
2970 Bronson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-2723
(2)
Fusion Academy Fairfield Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
777 Commerce Drive, Suite 100
Fairfield, CT 06824
(877) 673-8893
Assumption Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
605 Stratfield Rd
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 334-6271
(1)
Map of Fairfield College Preparatory
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students
All-boys (Catholic)
1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-4200
(1)
Notre Dame Prep of Sacred Heart University Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 31
Catholic
220 Jefferson St
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 372-6521
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
1719 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-0556
(6)
Map of Unquowa School
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
981 Stratfield Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 336-3801
Map of Cajal Academy Inc
Gr: 6-10 | 3 students
Special Education School
303 Linwood Ave Ste 1f
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 244-6575
Great Beginnings Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-3 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
148 Beach Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-8208
(3)
Map of The Hunt Ridge Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Montessori School
834 Brookside Dr
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-1159
Map of St. Catherine Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
760 Tahmore Dr
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 540-5381
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Fairfield, Connecticut ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Abbie Loveland Tuller School
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students
Episcopal
144 Tuller Road
Fairfield, CT 06430
(203) 374-3636

Fairfield, CT ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Trends (10-Year)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fairfield, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Fairfield, CT include Assumption Catholic School, Notre Dame Prep of Sacred Heart University, and Unquowa School.
How many private schools are located in Fairfield?
11 private schools are located in Fairfield.
How diverse are private schools in Fairfield?
Fairfield private schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Fairfield go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Fairfield are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fairfield?
45% of private schools in Fairfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Fairfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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