For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,119 students in New Fairfield, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 247 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in New Fairfield, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in New Fairfield, CT are New Fairfield Middle School, Meeting House Hill School and New Fairfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Fairfield, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in New Fairfield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Fairfield, CT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Fairfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5885
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5885
Grades: 6-8
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Meeting House Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5905
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5905
Grades: 3-5
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
New Fairfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
54 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5800
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 686 students
Rank: n/an/a
Consolidated School
Magnet School
24 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5940
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5940
Grades: PK-2
| 483 students
New Fairfield, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
54 Gillotti Road
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5800
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5800
Grades: 10-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Fairfield, CT?
The top ranked public schools in New Fairfield, CT include New Fairfield Middle School, Meeting House Hill School and New Fairfield High School.
How many public schools are located in New Fairfield?
4 public schools are located in New Fairfield.
What percentage of students in New Fairfield go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in New Fairfield are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Fairfield?
New Fairfield public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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