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#145 of 202 private schools in CT

Notre Dame Catholic High School

High School

220 JEFFERSON ST, Fairfield, CT 06825

Private

Enrollment

456

Student-Teacher

13.9:1

Score

5.7

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Connecticut private schools

#145 of 202

In Fairfield

#4 of 6

public schools

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Notre Dame Catholic High School

5.7/10

High School in Fairfield · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.3/10

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4.8/10

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About Notre Dame Catholic High School

Notre Dame Catholic High School is a private high school in Fairfield, CT. Notre Dame Catholic High School serves approximately 456 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Notre Dame Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #145 of 202 private schools in CT.

How it compares0.4 pts below CT schools
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • CT avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

Notre Dame Catholic High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Notre Dame Catholic High School compares to the 15 public schools in Fairfield, CT

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
This School
vs
12.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
456
This School
vs
576
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.7
This School
vs
8.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 30% vs 0%
Hispanic 27.9% vs 0%
Black 27% vs 0%
Asian 3.7% vs 0%
Notre Dame Catholic High School Fairfield Public Avg

All Schools in Fairfield

School Rating
Notre Dame Catholic High School (this school) 5.7
North Stratfield School 8.2
Stratfield School 8.0
Jennings School 9.5
Fairfield Woods Middle School 8.0
Fairfield Warde High School 8.4
Burr Elementary School 9.4
McKinley School 8.2
Osborn Hill School 8.6
Holland Hill School 8.6
Dwight Elementary School 9.2
Riverfield School 8.6
Fairfield Ludlowe High School 8.9
Roger Ludlowe Middle School 8.8
Tomlinson Middle School 6.4
Sherman School 9.5

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CT.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 2.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 3.2 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 10.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 74%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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Enrollment 456
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CT

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 30.0%
Hispanic 27.9%
Black 27.0%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 3.7%
Native American 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

220 JEFFERSON ST, Fairfield, CT 06825

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Notre Dame Catholic High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Jennings School (rated 9.5/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Middlebrook School (rated 8.5/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Trumbull), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Fairfield Warde High School (rated 8.4/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Fairfield, see our Fairfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi
School Distance Rating
John Winthrop School Bridgeport 0.8 mi 5.3
Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School Bridgeport 0.9 mi 4.8
North Stratfield School Fairfield 1.2 mi 8.2
A.B. Skane Center Bridgeport 1.2 mi 5.9
ST ANDREW ACADEMY Bridgeport 1.3 mi 6.1
ST CATHERINE ACADEMY Fairfield 1.7 mi
ST THERESA SCHOOL Trumbull 1.6 mi 6.1
Stratfield School Fairfield 2.1 mi 8.0
Madison Middle School Trumbull 2.1 mi 7.0
Helen Keller Middle School Easton 1.9 mi 8.1
Jane Ryan School Trumbull 2.3 mi 7.9
Jennings School Fairfield 2.5 mi 9.5
Fairfield Woods Middle School Fairfield 2.6 mi 8.0
Blackham School Bridgeport 2.1 mi 4.1
Frenchtown Elementary School Trumbull 2.0 mi 8.1
Fairfield Warde High School Fairfield 2.7 mi 8.4
Madison School Bridgeport 2.4 mi 4.3
Middlebrook School Trumbull 2.5 mi 8.5
FAIRFIELD COUNTY SDA SCHOOL Bridgeport 2.4 mi
McKinley School Fairfield 3.1 mi 8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 06825 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$126,744

Median Home Value

$601,400

Median Rent

$1,928/mo

Population

20,992

College Educated

59.6%

Homeownership

78.9%

Avg Commute

32.5 min

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Median Age

45.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Notre Dame Catholic High School

What grades does Notre Dame Catholic High School serve?

Notre Dame Catholic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Notre Dame Catholic High School?

Notre Dame Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame Catholic High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame Catholic High School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Notre Dame Catholic High School rank in CT?

Notre Dame Catholic High School ranks #145 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is Notre Dame Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Notre Dame Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Notre Dame Catholic High School a private school?

Yes, Notre Dame Catholic High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Notre Dame Catholic High School a religious school?

Notre Dame Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
15 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
26 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
456
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fairfield County

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