Public schools in Fairfield, CT
15 open public schools with an address in Fairfield, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,419
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Connecticut median 11.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Fairfield public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Fairfield, CT: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,419 students, an average of 561 per school. The largest campus is Fairfield Ludlowe High School (1,367 students), and the largest elementary school is McKinley School (470).
Every listed school belongs to Fairfield School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 11.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 18% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Fairfield
Elementary schools in Fairfield
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burr Elementary School Fairfield School District | KG–05 | 347 | 12.2:1 | |
| Dwight Elementary School Fairfield School District | KG–05 | 228 | 11.9:1 | |
| Holland Hill School Fairfield School District | PK–05 | 385 | 12.6:1 | |
| Jennings School Fairfield School District | KG–05 | 280 | 10.7:1 | |
| McKinley School Fairfield School District | KG–05 | 470 | 11.1:1 | |
| North Stratfield School Fairfield School District | KG–05 | 408 | 12.8:1 | |
| Osborn Hill School Fairfield School District | KG–05 | 446 | 13.6:1 | |
| Riverfield School Fairfield School District | KG–05 | 406 | 12.8:1 | |
| Sherman School Fairfield School District | KG–05 | 385 | 13.7:1 | |
| Stratfield School Fairfield School District | PK–05 | 326 | 11.6:1 |
Middle schools in Fairfield
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Woods Middle School Fairfield School District | 06–08 | 715 | 9.8:1 | |
| Roger Ludlowe Middle School Fairfield School District | 06–08 | 764 | 10.2:1 | |
| Tomlinson Middle School Fairfield School District | 06–08 | 584 | 9.6:1 |
High schools in Fairfield
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Ludlowe High School Fairfield School District | 09–12 | 1,367 | 11.1:1 | |
| Fairfield Warde High School Fairfield School District | 09–12 | 1,308 | 10.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70%
- Hispanic14.5%
- Black3.4%
- Asian6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Fairfield schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,419 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fairfield
How many public schools are in Fairfield, CT?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Fairfield: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 8,419 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fairfield?
All listed public schools with an address in Fairfield belong to Fairfield School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Fairfield?
Fairfield Ludlowe High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fairfield, with 1,367 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fairfield?
No school with an address in Fairfield is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Connecticut.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fairfield schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fairfield public schools is 11.6:1, similar to the Connecticut school median of 11.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fairfield guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Connecticut cities