Fairfield College Preparatory (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Fairfield College Preparatory

1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824

Tel: (203) 254-4200

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Fairfield College Preparatory School is by tradition and choice a Jesuit, Catholic high school of excellence.

The mission of Fairfield Prep is to offer its students the finest preparation for college; to inspire in its students a lifelong love of learning; to invite each student to deepen his relationship with God; to encourage each student's social, cultural and physical development; and to challenge its students to become leaders, living as men of conscience, compassion and action.

Fairfield Prep strives to accomplish this mission by demonstrating personal care and concern for all of its students and by celebrating their unique gifts and diversity.

In turn, students are expected to become responsible participants in the Prep community and beyond and are encouraged to use their talents in the service of others, especially to those in need.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CT School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 757 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Fairfield College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1942

Colors

White, Red, Cardinal

Student Body

Total Students

757 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

23%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,400 for the 2024-2025 school year

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairfield College Preparatory's ranking?

Fairfield College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Fairfield College Preparatory?

The application deadline for Fairfield College Preparatory is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 12/1/2023

Fairfield Prep was the best high school experience I could have asked for. Not only are the teachers, administrators, and guidance extremely helpful and caring, but everyone there buys into the Prep experience which cannot be matched anywhere else.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CT School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 757 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Fairfield, CT is $23,192 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).