For the 2024 school year, there are 40 public high schools serving 46,578 students in Fairfield County, CT. The top ranked public high schools in Fairfield County, CT are Weston High School, New Canaan High School and Staples High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield County, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average). High schools in Fairfield County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public high schools.
Fairfield County, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Connecticut average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Darien High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fairfield County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weston High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
115 School Rd.
Weston, CT 06883
(203) 221-6500
Weston, CT 06883
(203) 221-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 760 students
Rank: #22.
New Canaan High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11 Farm Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4600
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #33.
Staples High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
70 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1210
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1210
Grades: 9-12
| 1,714 students
Rank: #44.
Darien High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 High School Ln.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-3981
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-3981
Grades: 9-12
| 1,422 students
Rank: #55.
Wilton High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
395 Danbury Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-0381
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-0381
Grades: 9-12
| 1,219 students
Rank: #66.
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
785 Unquowa Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-7201
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-7201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,525 students
Rank: #77.
Ridgefield High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 North Salem Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5750
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,516 students
Rank: #88.
Joel Barlow High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Black Rock Tpke.
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2508
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2508
Grades: 9-12
| 813 students
Rank: #99.
Newtown High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12 Berkshire Rd.
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7646
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7646
Grades: 9-12
| 1,396 students
Rank: #1010.
Greenwich High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Hillside Rd.
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8000
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,673 students
Rank: #1111.
New Fairfield High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
54 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5800
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 665 students
Rank: #1212.
Center For Global Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #1313.
Trumbull High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
72 Strobel Rd.
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 452-4555
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 452-4555
Grades: 9-12
| 2,139 students
Rank: #1414.
Fairfield Warde High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
755 Melville Ave.
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 255-8449
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 255-8449
Grades: 9-12
| 1,395 students
Rank: #1515.
Masuk High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1014 Monroe Tpke.
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-5823
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-5823
Grades: 9-12
| 1,052 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Bethel High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8600
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 985 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
The Of Information Technology & Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
Rank: #1818.
Shelton High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Meadow St.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3004
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3004
Grades: 9-12
| 1,275 students
Rank: #1919.
Brookfield High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Long Meadow Hill Rd.
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203) 775-7725
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203) 775-7725
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
Rank: #2020.
P-tech Norwalk
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23 Calvin Murphy Drive
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 838-4481
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 838-4481
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: #2121.
Norwalk High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23 Calvin Murphy Street
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 838-4481
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 838-4481
Grades: 9-12
| 1,507 students
Rank: #2222.
Brien Mcmahon High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Grades: 9-12
| 1,665 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Aerospace/hydrospace Engineering And Physical Sciences Magne
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
840 Old Town Road
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3343
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3343
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Stamford High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55 Strawberry Hill Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4223
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4223
Grades: 9-12
| 1,972 students
Rank: #2525.
Westhill High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Roxbury Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4477
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4477
Grades: 9-12
| 2,285 students
Rank: #2626.
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
840 Old Town Road
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3372
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3372
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #2727.
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
840 Old Town Road
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3413
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3413
Grades: 9-12
| 401 students
Rank: #2828.
Stratford High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 King Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4230
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4230
Grades: 9-12
| 1,067 students
Rank: #2929.
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
655 Stillman St.
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 338-0593
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 338-0593
Grades: K-12
| 1,105 students
Rank: #3030.
Danbury High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43 Clapboard Ridge Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4803
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4803
Grades: 9-12
| 3,373 students
Rank: #3131.
Bunnell High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bulldog Boulevard
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4250
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4250
Grades: 9-12
| 1,061 students
Rank: #3232.
Henry Abbott Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Hayestown Ave.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4460
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4460
Grades: 9-12
| 708 students
Rank: #3333.
J. M. Wright Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Bridge St.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 324-7363
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 324-7363
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #3434.
Central High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Lincoln Blvd.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7377
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7377
Grades: 9-12
| 1,575 students
Rank: #3535.
The Bridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Pulaski Street
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 336-9999
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 336-9999
Grades: 7-12
| 279 students
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Fairfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aba Nichols (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
396 Nichols Avenue
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4294
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4294
Grades: K-1
| 4 students
Aba Second Hill Lane (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
65 Second Hill Lane
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4292
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4292
Grades: 1-2
| 4 students
Aba Whitney (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1130 Huntington Road
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4198
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4198
Grades: K-1
| 6 students
The Access School At The Danuta M. Thibodeau Education Cent (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
103 Miry Brook Road
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 205-0000
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 205-0000
Grades: 3-12
| 6 students
Alpha High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
469 Birdseye Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4298
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4298
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Alternate Routes To Success High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
83 Lockwood Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5620
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Alternative Center For Excellence (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
26 Locust Ave.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4786
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4786
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Alternative High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
25 Gilbert Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 431-2878
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 431-2878
Grades: 9-11
| 13 students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
54 Gillotti Road
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5800
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5800
Grades: 10-12
| 8 students
381 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5094
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5094
Grades: PK
| 162 students
Behavior Modification Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
138 Willoughby Road
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-1330
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-1330
Grades: 1-4
| 10 students
Bridgeport Correctional Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1106 North Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(475) 225-9000
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(475) 225-9000
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
280 Tesiny Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8465
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8465
Grades: 1-12
| 64 students
60 Stephens Road
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-2926
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-2926
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brooklawn Academy (Closed 2004)
Charter School
108 Biro Street
Fairfield, CT 06432
(203) 333-7553
Fairfield, CT 06432
(203) 333-7553
Grades: 6-8
| 66 students
C. E. S. Special Education (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
25 Oakview Dr
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 365-8800
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 365-8800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Career And Craftsmanship Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
418 Kossuth St.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 275-1087
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 275-1087
Grades: 9-11
| 27 students
55 Sutton Ave.
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4194
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4194
Grades: K-6
| 254 students
Central At Night (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1 Lincoln Boulevard
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7377
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7377
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ces Segregated (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
65 Easton Road
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1710
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1710
Grades: 1-3
| 7 students
375 Fan Hill Rd
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-5837
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-5837
Grades: 6
| 277 students
400 Whittlesey Drive
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8698
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8698
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Community Connections Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
180 East Elm Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-7459
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-7459
Grades: 12
| 7 students
418 River Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-9810
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-9810
Grades: K-6
| 382 students
Developmental Learning Center (Dlc) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
25 Oakview Dr.
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 365-8868
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 365-8868
Grades: 6-12
| 87 students
District Program Bmes Middle School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
115 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Grades: 5
| 1 students
District Program Erms Middle School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
10 East Ridge Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Grades: 7
| 1 students
District Program Res (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
112 Bennetts Farm Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Grades: 3-5
| 8 students
District Program Ses (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
111 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Grades: 5
| 3 students
Dlc Whitney (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1130 Huntington Road
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4199
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4199
Grades: K-5
| 6 students
755 Melville Ave.
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 255-8310
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 255-8310
Grades: PK
| 127 students
Franklin Steps K-2 (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1895 Barnum Avenue
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4190
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4190
Grades: 2
| 4 students
655 Stillman Street
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 576-7558
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 576-7558
Grades: PK-6
| 279 students
Garner Correctional Institution Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
50 Nunnawauk Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-2897
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-2897
Grades: 11-12
| 4 students
Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1635 Central Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(860) 262-7009
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(860) 262-7009
Grades: 12
| 2 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fairfield County, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Fairfield County, CT include Weston High School, New Canaan High School and Staples High School. Fairfield County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Connecticut.
How many public high schools are located in Fairfield County, CT?
40 public high schools are located in Fairfield County, CT.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield County, CT?
Fairfield County, CT public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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