Best High Schools in Fairfield, CT

Fairfield, CT has 10 high schools with 5,465 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Fairfield score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Fairfield meet expectations.

1. Fairfield Ludlowe High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1498 Students

2. Joel Barlow High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Regional School District 09 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 768 Students

3. Fairfield Warde High School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1418 Students

4. Bridgeport Military Academy

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bridgeport School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students

Best Middle Schools in Fairfield, CT

Fairfield, CT has 5 middle schools with 2,877 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Fairfield score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fairfield greatly exceed expectations.

1. Roger Ludlowe Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 771 Students

2. Helen Keller Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Easton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 297 Students

3. Fairfield Woods Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 743 Students

4. Tomlinson Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Fairfield, CT

Fairfield, CT has 16 elementary schools with 5,303 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Fairfield score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fairfield exceed expectations.

1. Sherman School

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students

2. Dwight Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 245 Students

3. Riverfield School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 391 Students

4. Osborn Hill School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 441 Students

5. Jennings School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 262 Students

6. Mill Hill School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 404 Students

7. Samuel Staples Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Easton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students

8. Burr Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students

9. North Stratfield School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 411 Students

10. Holland Hill School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 374 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Fairfield, CT

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Fairfield, CT has a total population of 55,066 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Fairfield, CT

13,645

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

67%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fairfield, CT.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

17.22 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.54 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.67 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairfield, CT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairfield, CT.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,962 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

91 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Fairfield, CT Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 73%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations