Fairfield School District
School District · Fairfield, Connecticut
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
16
11 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,433
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
16
11 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,433
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#18 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,433
+$1,428 vs Connecticut median
District size
9,355 students
Much larger than Connecticut median
About Fairfield School District
Fairfield School District is a Fairfield, Connecticut school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 9,355 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. The district invests $26,433 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Fairfield School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jennings School, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Fairfield School District students show an average math proficiency of 69.7% and ELA proficiency of 76.1%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Fairfield School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fairfield School District with test data.
Schools in Fairfield School District
16 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Fairfield
- Total Enrollment
- 9,355
- Teachers (FTE)
- 877
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fairfield School District?
Fairfield School District has 16 schools in total — 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fairfield School District?
The average composite rating for Fairfield School District is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fairfield School District?
Fairfield School District spends $26,433 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fairfield School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fairfield School District is 10.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fairfield School District?
Jennings School is the highest-rated school in Fairfield School District with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Fairfield School District?
Across schools in Fairfield School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fairfield School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Fairfield School District has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in CT
Compare Fairfield School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Stamford School District (21)
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- Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (17)
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- Manchester School District (10)
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- Naugatuck School District (9)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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