Best Fairfield Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,092 students in Fairfield, CT. The top-ranked public middle schools in Fairfield, CT are Roger Ludlowe Middle School, Fairfield Woods Middle School and Tomlinson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, CT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Fairfield, CT (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roger Ludlowe Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
689 Unquowa Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8345
Gr: 6-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Woods Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1115 Fairfield Woods Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8334
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Tomlinson Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Unquowa Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8336
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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Fairfield, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
108 Biro Street
Fairfield, CT 06432
(203) 333-7553
Gr: 6-8 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 96%
755 Melville Ave.
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 255-8310
Gr: PK | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fairfield, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fairfield, CT include Roger Ludlowe Middle School, Fairfield Woods Middle School and Tomlinson Middle School. Fairfield has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Connecticut.
How many public middle schools are located in Fairfield?
3 public middle schools are located in Fairfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield?
Fairfield public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Fairfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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