For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 711 students in Fairfield, CT. The top-ranked public preschools in Fairfield, CT are Holland Hill School and Stratfield School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Fairfield, CT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Stratfield School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1407 Melville Ave.
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 255-8332
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 255-8332
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Fairfield, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
108 Biro Street
Fairfield, CT 06432
(203) 333-7553
Fairfield, CT 06432
(203) 333-7553
Gr: 6-8 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 96%
755 Melville Ave.
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 255-8310
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 preschools in Fairfield, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fairfield, CT include Holland Hill School and Stratfield School. Fairfield has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Connecticut.
How many public preschools are located in Fairfield?
2 public preschools are located in Fairfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield?
Fairfield public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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