For the 2025 school year, there are 44 public high schools serving 47,526 students in Fairfield County, CT. The top ranked public high schools in Fairfield County, CT are New Canaan High School, Wilton High School and Staples High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield County, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Fairfield County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Fairfield County, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Darien High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fairfield County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Canaan High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11 Farm Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4600
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4600
Gr: 8-12 | 1,257 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Wilton High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
395 Danbury Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-0381
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-0381
Gr: 9-12 | 1,244 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Staples High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
70 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1210
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1210
Gr: 9-12 | 1,626 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Darien High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 High School Ln.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-3981
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-3981
Gr: 9-12 | 1,398 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Weston High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
115 School Rd.
Weston, CT 06883
(203) 221-6500
Weston, CT 06883
(203) 221-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Joel Barlow High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Black Rock Tpke.
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2508
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2508
Gr: 9-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
785 Unquowa Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-7201
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-7201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,489 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Ridgefield High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 North Salem Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5750
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,420 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Greenwich High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Hillside Rd.
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8000
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,633 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Trumbull High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
72 Strobel Rd.
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 452-4555
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 452-4555
Gr: 9-12 | 2,155 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Masuk High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1014 Monroe Tpke.
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-5823
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-5823
Gr: 9-12 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Fairfield Warde High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
755 Melville Ave.
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 255-8449
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 255-8449
Gr: 9-12 | 1,370 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1313.
Newtown High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Berkshire Rd.
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7646
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7646
Gr: 9-12 | 1,276 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1414.
New Fairfield High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
54 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5800
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1515.
Center For Global Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
Brookfield High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Long Meadow Hill Rd.
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203) 775-7725
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203) 775-7725
Gr: 9-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1717.
Bethel High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8600
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,083 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1818.
The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 High Ridge Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Gr: 9-12 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1919.
Shelton High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Meadow St.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3004
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3004
Gr: 9-12 | 1,311 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2020.
P-tech Norwalk
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23 Calvin Murphy Drive
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 838-4481
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 838-4481
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2121.
Westhill High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Roxbury Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4477
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4477
Gr: 9-12 | 2,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2222.
Aerospace/hydrospace Engineering And Physical Sciences Magne
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
840 Old Town Road
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3343
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3343
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2323.
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
840 Old Town Road
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3413
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3413
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2424.
Stamford High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Strawberry Hill Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4223
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4223
Gr: 9-12 | 2,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2525.
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 Stillman St.
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 338-0593
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 338-0593
Gr: K-12 | 1,098 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Stratford High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 King Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4230
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4230
Gr: 9-12 | 1,131 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2727.
Brien Mcmahon High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Gr: 9-12 | 1,766 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2828.
Bunnell High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bulldog Boulevard
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4250
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2929.
Henry Abbott Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Hayestown Ave.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4460
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4460
Gr: 9-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3030.
Norwalk High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23 Calvin Murphy Drive
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 838-4481
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 838-4481
Gr: 9-12 | 1,547 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3131.
Danbury High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43 Clapboard Ridge Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4803
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4803
Gr: 9-12 | 3,603 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3232.
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
840 Old Town Road
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3372
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3372
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3333.
Central High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Lincoln Blvd.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7377
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7377
Gr: 9-12 | 1,704 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3434.
Capital Preparatory Harbor School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
777 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(475) 422-5900
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(475) 422-5900
Gr: K-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #3535.
The Bridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Pulaski Street
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 336-9999
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 336-9999
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Fairfield County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aba Nichols (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
396 Nichols Avenue
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4294
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4294
Gr: K-1 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Aba Second Hill Lane (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
65 Second Hill Lane
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4292
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4292
Gr: 1-2 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Aba Whitney (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1130 Huntington Road
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4198
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4198
Gr: K-1 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
The Access School At The Danuta M. Thibodeau Education Cent (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
103 Miry Brook Road
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 205-0000
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 205-0000
Gr: 3-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Alpha High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
469 Birdseye Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4298
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4298
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Alternate Routes To Success High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
83 Lockwood Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5620
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5620
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Alternative Center For Excellence (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26 Locust Ave.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4786
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4786
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
25 Gilbert Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 431-2878
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 431-2878
Gr: 9-11 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
54 Gillotti Road
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5800
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5800
Gr: 10-12 | 8 students
381 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5094
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5094
Gr: PK | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Behavior Modification Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
138 Willoughby Road
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-1330
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-1330
Gr: 1-4 | 10 students
Bridgeport Correctional Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1106 North Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(475) 225-9000
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(475) 225-9000
Gr: 10-12 | 5 students
280 Tesiny Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8465
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8465
Gr: 1-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
60 Stephens Road
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-2926
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-2926
108 Biro Street
Fairfield, CT 06432
(203) 333-7553
Fairfield, CT 06432
(203) 333-7553
Gr: 6-8 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 96%
C. E. S. Special Education (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
25 Oakview Dr
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 365-8800
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 365-8800
Career And Craftsmanship Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
418 Kossuth St.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 275-1087
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 275-1087
Gr: 9-11 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
8 Obtuse Hill Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203) 775-7650
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203) 775-7650
Gr: PK-1 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
55 Sutton Ave.
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4194
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4194
Gr: K-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Central At Night (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1 Lincoln Boulevard
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7377
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7377
Ces Segregated (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
65 Easton Road
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1710
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1710
Gr: 1-3 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
375 Fan Hill Rd
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-5837
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-5837
Gr: 6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Community Connections Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
180 East Elm Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-7459
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-7459
Gr: 12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 28%
24 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5940
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5940
Gr: PK-2 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
418 River Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-9810
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-9810
Gr: K-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Developmental Learning Center (Dlc) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
25 Oakview Dr.
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 365-8868
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 365-8868
Gr: 6-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
District Program Bmes Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
115 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Gr: 5 | 1 student
District Program Erms Middle School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
10 East Ridge Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Gr: 7 | 1 student
District Program Res (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
112 Bennetts Farm Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Gr: 3-5 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 12%
District Program Ses (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
111 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Gr: 5 | 3 students
Dlc Whitney (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1130 Huntington Road
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4199
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4199
Gr: K-5 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
17 Cottage Street
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4832
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4832
Gr: PK-K | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
755 Melville Ave.
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 255-8310
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 255-8310
Gr: PK | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Franklin Steps K-2 (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1895 Barnum Avenue
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4190
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4190
Gr: 2 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fairfield County, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Fairfield County, CT include New Canaan High School, Wilton High School and Staples High School. Fairfield County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Connecticut.
How many public high schools are located in Fairfield County?
44 public high schools are located in Fairfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield County?
Fairfield County public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Fairfield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fairfield County include: Stratford High School vs. Bunnell High School, Fairfield Warde High School vs. Fairfield Ludlowe High School, Bunnell High School vs. Stratford High School
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