Best Schools in Fairfield, CT
Fairfield, CT has 31 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 17 elementary) serving 13,645 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Fairfield exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fairfield, CT
The top high schools in Fairfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield Ludlowe High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1498 Students
2. Joel Barlow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 09 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 768 Students
3. Fairfield Warde High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1418 Students
4. Bridgeport Military Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgeport School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fairfield, CT
The top middle schools in Fairfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roger Ludlowe Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 771 Students
2. Helen Keller Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 297 Students
3. Fairfield Woods Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 743 Students
4. Tomlinson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fairfield, CT
The top elementary schools in Fairfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sherman School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
2. Dwight Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 245 Students
3. Riverfield School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 391 Students
4. Osborn Hill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 441 Students
5. Jennings School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 262 Students
6. Mill Hill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 404 Students
7. Samuel Staples Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students
8. Burr Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students
9. North Stratfield School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 411 Students
10. Holland Hill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
17.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fairfield, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fairfield, CT
How many schools are in Fairfield, CT?
Fairfield, CT has 31 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 13,645 students in total.
How do schools in Fairfield perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Fairfield score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Fairfield exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fairfield?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 32%
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Every school in Fairfield
15 of 15 schools in Fairfield carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 13B: 2
All 15 public schools we grade in Fairfield. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (15)
- Burr Elementary School
- Dwight Elementary School
- Fairfield Ludlowe High School
- Fairfield Warde High School
- Fairfield Woods Middle School
- Holland Hill School
- Jennings School
- Mckinley School
- North Stratfield School
- Osborn Hill School
- Riverfield School
- Roger Ludlowe Middle School
- Sherman School
- Stratfield School
- Tomlinson Middle School
Private schools (9)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.
- Cajal Academy Inc
- Fairfield College Preparatory
- Fairfield Country Day School
- Fusion Academy Ff: Fairfield
- Great Beginnings Montessori School
- Notre Dame Catholic High School
- St Catherine Academy
- St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
- The Hunt Ridge Montessori School