For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,103 students in New Fairfield, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 247 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in New Fairfield, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in New Fairfield, CT are New Fairfield Elementary School, New Fairfield Middle School and New Fairfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Fairfield, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in New Fairfield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Fairfield, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5905
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5905
Gr: PK-5 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
New Fairfield Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5885
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5885
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
New Fairfield High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
54 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5800
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Fairfield, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in New Fairfield, CT include New Fairfield Elementary School, New Fairfield Middle School and New Fairfield High School.
How many public schools are located in New Fairfield?
3 public schools are located in New Fairfield.
What percentage of students in New Fairfield go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in New Fairfield are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Fairfield?
New Fairfield public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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