For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,143 students in 06824, CT (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,417 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 06824, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 06824, CT are Sherman School, Dwight Elementary School and Burr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06824 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06824, CT have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06824, CT Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherman School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
250 Fern St.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8330
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8330
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Dwight Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1600 Redding Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8312
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8312
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: #33.
Burr Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1960 Burr St.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-7385
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-7385
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #44.
Jennings School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
31 Palm Dr.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8316
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8316
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
Holland Hill School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
105 Meadowcroft Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8314
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8314
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #66.
Riverfield School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1625 Mill Plain Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8328
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8328
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #77.
Roger Ludlowe Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
689 Unquowa Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8345
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8345
Grades: 6-8
| 807 students
Rank: #88.
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
785 Unquowa Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-7201
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-7201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,525 students
Rank: #99.
Osborn Hill School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
760 Stillson Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8340
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8340
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #1010.
Fairfield Woods Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1115 Fairfield Woods Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8334
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8334
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
Rank: #1111.
Tomlinson Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Unquowa Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8336
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8336
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06824, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06824, CT include Sherman School, Dwight Elementary School and Burr Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 06824, CT?
11 public schools are located in 06824, CT.
What percentage of students in 06824, CT go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 06824, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06824, CT?
06824, CT public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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