Fairfield Country Day School
Independent school · Grades K–9
Fairfield, CT
2970 Bronson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Fairfield
- Smaller classes than 72% of independent schools in Connecticut
- Serving families in Fairfield since at least 2011
In Fairfield, Connecticut, Fairfield Country Day School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 9th grade. About 198 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of independent schools in Connecticut. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is an all-boys school. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 160 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–9
- Students
- 198
- Teachers
- 39.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5
- Boys and girls
- All boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 160 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 72% of independent schools in Connecticut (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 61% of independent schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 18 independent schools in Connecticut.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- 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 Country Day School
What grades does Fairfield Country Day School serve?
Fairfield Country Day School serves grades K–9.
How many students attend Fairfield Country Day School?
About 198 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Fairfield Country Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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