Fairfield College Preparatory
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Fairfield, CT
1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest of 70 Catholic schools in Connecticut
- The largest Catholic school in Fairfield
- 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Fairfield since at least 2011
Fairfield College Preparatory is an independent Catholic school in Fairfield, Connecticut, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 787 students and around 17 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is an all-boys school and is part of the Diocese of Bridgeport. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 787
- Teachers
- 46 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.1
- Boys and girls
- All boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Bridgeport
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Larger than 94% of Catholic high schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 17 Catholic high schools in Connecticut.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Jesuit Schools Network
- National Catholic Educational Association
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Fairfield College Preparatory
What grades does Fairfield College Preparatory serve?
Fairfield College Preparatory serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Fairfield College Preparatory?
About 787 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Fairfield College Preparatory?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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