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St. Catherine Academy

760 Tahmore Dr
Fairfield, CT 06825
St. Catherine Academy is a private state approved school of the diocese of bridgeport serving children with intellectual disability, learning disability, speech language impaired, multi-handicapped, neurological impairment, and autism.
The school was established in 1999 as a fulltime, day school for the purpose of educating students who require a functional academic and life skills curriculum.
The school educates students ages 5 to 21 who are emotionally sound, motivated to learn but unable to thrive in an inclusive setting.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Catherine Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for St. Catherine Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 13 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).

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