Cajal Academy Inc in Fairfield, CT, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 6 through 10 in a suburban community setting.
The school enrolls 3 students with a student–teacher ratio of 1:1, supported by 4 faculty members.
Located in a large suburb of Fairfield, Cajal Academy provides a focused learning environment within a small enrollment size.
Tuition details are not specified, but the average private elementary school tuition in Fairfield is $22,557.
Nearby private schools include St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School (PK–8) and Fairfield College Preparatory (9–12), providing additional local schooling options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-10
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
3 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cajal Academy Inc?
The application deadline for Cajal Academy Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Cajal Academy Inc is Fairfield College Preparatory (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School (0.6 miles away)
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(203) 255-0556
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(203) 254-4200
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1719 Post Road
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(203) 255-0556
Fairfield, CT 06824
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0.6 miles
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(203) 254-2044
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(877) 673-8893
Fairfield, CT 06824
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