St. Catherine Academy
Diocesan school · Grades 5–12
Fairfield, CT
760 Tahmore Dr, Fairfield, CT 68252
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only special education school in Fairfield
- Small classes: about 4 students per teacher
- Serving families in Fairfield since at least 2011
St. Catherine Academy is a Catholic diocesan school in Fairfield, Connecticut, for students from 5th grade through 12th grade. It has about 18 students and around 5 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Bridgeport. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 5–12
- Students
- 18
- Teachers
- 4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 7 girls, 11 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Bridgeport
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 93% of special education schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 28 special education schools in Connecticut.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational 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 St. Catherine Academy
What grades does St. Catherine Academy serve?
St. Catherine Academy serves grades 5–12.
How many students attend St. Catherine Academy?
About 18 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Catherine Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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