Fairfield School District
School District · Fairfield, Connecticut
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
16
11 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
9,355
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
16
11 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
9,355
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Evaluating Fairfield School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fairfield School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Sherman School
Fairfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jennings School
Fairfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Burr Elementary School
Fairfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#8 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,433
+$1,428 vs Connecticut median
District size
9,355 students
Much larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
Fairfield School District ranks #8 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Fairfield School District's schools with real test data average 8.6/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sherman School (9.5/10), Jennings School (9.5/10), and Burr Elementary School (9.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.5/10 despite 16% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Fairfield School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Fairfield School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherman School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Jennings School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Burr Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Dwight Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Mill Hill School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Fairfield Ludlowe High School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Roger Ludlowe Middle School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Osborn Hill School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Riverfield School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Holland Hill School | 8.6 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $26,433 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.6/10, 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 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Fairfield School District students show an average math proficiency of 75.9% and ELA proficiency of 80.0%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools11
Middle Schools3
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Fairfield
- Total Enrollment
- 9,355
- Teachers (FTE)
- 877
- District spending per student
- $26,433NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 8.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Fairfield School District?
Fairfield School District's district-level spending was $26,433 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Fairfield School District?
Across schools in Fairfield School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 75.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 80.0%. 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 8.6/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 75.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 80.0%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Fairfield School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Stamford School District (21)
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- Stratford School District (13)
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- Hamden School District (10)
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- Norwich School District (9)
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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