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Fairfield College Preparatory

5.00 (1 review)
1073 N Benson Rd Fairfield, CT 06824
Tel: (203) 254-4200

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CT School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 757 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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 (2026-27)

  • 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
Largest student body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeFairfield College Preparatory
9210
10159
11216
12172
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Year Founded
1942
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Student Body

Total Students
757 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Jesuit Schools Network (formerly JSEA) (JSN)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,400 for the 2024-2025 school year
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Colors
White, Red, Cardinal
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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).

School Reviews

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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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The average private school tuition in Fairfield, CT is $23,192 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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