Top Rankings
New Fairfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,119 students in New Fairfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in New Fairfield School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
2,119 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
187 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
New Fairfield School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 200 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.67
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
374 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
30%
# Black Students
47 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
1,606 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
76%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
60 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
76
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
126
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
140
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
141
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
156
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
134
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
168
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
155
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
178
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
159
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
182
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
177
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
180
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
147
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,217 is higher than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,266 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,217
$26,037
Spending / Student
$26,266
$25,109
Best New Fairfield School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Fairfield School District?
New Fairfield School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,119 students.
What is the rank of New Fairfield School District?
New Fairfield School District is ranked #49 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Fairfield School District?
76% of New Fairfield School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Fairfield School District?
New Fairfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is New Fairfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,266 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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