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Education in Fairfield, Connecticut facts for kids

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Fairfield, Connecticut, is a town with many schools! It has 16 public schools, which are run by the town for everyone. Besides those, there are also private schools and even two universities. This article will tell you all about the different places where students learn in Fairfield.

Public Schools in Fairfield

Fairfield's public schools are managed by a group called the Board of Education. This group has nine members who are chosen by the people of Fairfield. They help make sure all the public schools run smoothly.

Elementary Schools

Elementary schools are for younger students. Fairfield has many of them!

  • Burr Elementary School - Opened in 2004.
  • Holland Hill School
  • Jennings School - Started in 1967.
  • McKinley School
  • Mill Hill School - First opened in 1956, then reopened in 1991.
  • North Stratfield School
  • Osborn Hill School - Opened in 1957, closed in 1981, and reopened in 1997.
  • Riverfield School - Started in 1962.
  • Roger Sherman School
  • Stratfield School
  • Timothy Dwight Schools

Middle Schools

After elementary school, students go to middle school.

  • Fairfield Woods Middle School - Started in 1955 as Fairfield Woods School.
  • Roger Ludlowe Middle School - Opened in 1998.
  • Tomlinson Middle School

High Schools

High schools are for older students, usually from grades 9 to 12.

  • Fairfield Ludlowe High School - This school closed in 1987 as Roger Ludlowe Senior High School. It reopened in 2004 with its new name.
  • Fairfield Warde High School - This school opened in 1956 as Andrew Warde Senior High School.

Private and Parochial Schools

Fairfield also has several private schools. These schools are not run by the town.

Primary Schools

These private schools are for younger students.

  • Eagle Hill - Southport
  • Fairfield Country Day School
  • Hillel Academy
  • Holy Family School - This school closed at the end of the 2009-2010 school year.
  • Our Lady of the Assumption School
  • Pear Tree Point School
  • St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
  • The Unquowa School

Secondary Schools

These private schools are for older students, like high school age.

  • Fairfield College Preparatory School - This school is located on the campus of Fairfield University.
  • Notre Dame Catholic High School

Universities in Fairfield

After high school, some students go to a university to continue their education. Fairfield is home to two universities.

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