Fairfield College Preparatory School is by tradition and choice a Jesuit, Catholic high school of excellence.
The mission of Fairfield Prep is to offer its students the finest preparation for college; to inspire in its students a lifelong love of learning; to invite each student to deepen his relationship with God; to encourage each student's social, cultural and physical development; and to challenge its students to become leaders, living as men of conscience, compassion and action.
Fairfield Prep strives to accomplish this mission by demonstrating personal care and concern for all of its students and by celebrating their unique gifts and diversity.
In turn, students are expected to become responsible participants in the Prep community and beyond and are encouraged to use their talents in the service of others, especially to those in need.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CT School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Fairfield College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1942
Colors
White, Red, Cardinal
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
757 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,400 for the 2024-2025 school year
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield College Preparatory's ranking?
Fairfield College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Fairfield College Preparatory?
The application deadline for Fairfield College Preparatory is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(203) 378-9378
Trumbull, CT 06611
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(203) 334-2554
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 334-2554
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Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 372-6521
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 372-6521
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(203) 322-3496
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(203) 744-1510
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(203) 744-1510
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School Reviews
5 12/1/2023
Fairfield Prep was the best high school experience I could have asked for. Not only are the teachers, administrators, and guidance extremely helpful and caring, but everyone there buys into the Prep experience which cannot be matched anywhere else.
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