Choosing the right school for our children is a big decision and we know that it can feel overwhelming as you consider the learning environment, school philosophies and curriculum that best suit your child. The 2025 Private School Guide is a list of Private Schools right here in Fairfield and in our surrounding local towns. Learn more about these schools, as well as gather information about their upcoming open houses! Any questions or if you are interested in having your local private school included – email [email protected]
Christian Heritage School
575 White Plains Road
Trumbull, CT 06611
203-261-6230
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Fairfield Country Day School
2970 Bronson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-259-2723
About Our School: The best way to get to know Fairfield Country Day School is to visit. Tour the campus, meet the faculty, and see firsthand how an all-boys education helps students develop into engaged, curious learners.
FCDS focuses on the impactful elementary and middle school years, building a strong foundation in academics, character, and social-emotional growth. The curriculum is rooted in rigorous research on how boys learn best—emphasizing resilience, collaboration, and independent thinking.
When it’s time to explore secondary school options, FCDS boys know themselves well and have the guidance to take the next step confidently. In this supportive K-9 setting, each boy feels recognized for his strengths, valued for his contributions, and challenged to reach his full potential.
Open House:
Open House:
Tuesday, April 28 from 9:00-11:00 am
Website: www.fairfieldcountryday.org
Contact: Email: [email protected] | Phone: (203) 259-2723
Fusion Academy
About our school: Every student is so different. But traditional schools treat them all the same. Fusion Academy’s 1-to-1 classes put your student at the center of their learning experience. They’ll develop the confidence and independence required for college and career success – all to ensure they reach their limitless potential.
Connecticut Locations: Fairfield and Greenwich
Events: To view upcoming events please visit our websites: https://www.fusionacademy.com/campuses/fairfield/school-event/ and https://www.fusionacademy.com/campuses/greenwich/school-event/
If you are interested in learning more about Fusion Academy, please contact Director of Admissions, BobbiJo Beers at [email protected] or 475-274-3033
Greens Farms Academy
- About our program: At Greens Farms Academy (GFA) we empower students to do the hard, thrilling, essential work of shaping their own world, of building their own future. More than 750 PreK–12 students come from 30 towns in Fairfield and Westchester counties and form an inclusive community that plays on 64 interscholastic athletic teams, participates in a robust service-learning program, and aspires to live by our school’s motto, “Each for All.” GFA cultivates curiosity and prepares students for an evolving world. Since 1925, Greens Farms Academy has graduated thousands of compassionate, enterprising, broad-minded individuals with the courage and vision to build a better tomorrow.
- Admission Information: Open House and admission information can be found at gfacademy.org/admission or see below:
- Middle and Upper School Open Houses:
- Sunday, October 26 – 1–3PM
- Sunday, December 7 – 1–3PM
- Lower School Open Houses:
- Thursday, October 9 – 930–11AM
- Wednesday, December 10 – 930–11AM
- PreK and Kindergarten Explore Day: Saturday, November 8th – 930–11AM
- Please join us for our GFA Discovery Series information sessions offered throughout the fall. Visit our websitefor the full schedule.
- Website: gfacademy.org
- Contact: Questions? Please call us at (203) 256-7562 or email [email protected]
Hopkins School
- About Hopkins: Hopkins School students are curious—they love to think and learn. Here each day, at the nation’s third oldest independent school, high-achieving students come to learn with an intellectual passion, challenging one another in a collective pursuit of excellence.
- Small classes average just 12 students.
- More National Merit Scholar finalists than any other school in Connecticut, public or private.
- A team of professional and experienced College Counselors lead our very successful college process. See our matriculation list (https://www.hopkins.edu/
academics/college-counseling). - Hopkins students are gifted scholars, but they are also talented leaders, athletes, artists, entrepreneurs and more.
- Students of color comprise almost 50% percent of our diverse, inclusive Hopkins family.
- A dedicated faculty who are experts in their fields and love teaching and sharing their expertise with students.
- Open House: Please join us at Hopkins School for a virtual academic experience and a campus tour!
- Sunday, October 27th—Visit campus for a student-led tour, meet faculty and engage with members of the Hopkins community. • Spaces are limited and reservations are required. Please register online at the Virtual Admission Center.
- **If you can’t join us in October, please contact us or visit the Virtual Admission Center (https://www.hopkins.edu/
admission/virtual-admission- center) for other times to visit and to apply to Hopkins.
- Website: www.hopkins.edu
- Contact: Email admission@
hopkins.edu or call (203) 397-1001 
Hunt Ridge Montessori School
The Hunt Ridge Montessori School is located in the heart of Fairfield offering a traditional high-quality Montessori education to children between the ages of 2 years, 8 months through 6 years old. With our Montessori trained teachers, a proven curriculum and an environment that challenges the mind and sparks creativity, our program is the first stepping stone in creating a lifelong love of learning.
Please visit our website, email us or call the school office to inquire more about our program and schedule a tour of our school.
Website: www.
Contact: Kathleen Zwahlen | 203-254-1159 | Email: Huntridgemontessorischo
Fairfield, CT 06824
Empowering Young Women for 120 Years — Visit Lauralton Hall
BECOME WHO YOU’RE CALLED TO BE AT LAURALTON HALL
For more than 120 years, Lauralton Hall has empowered young women to lead with purpose, courage, and compassion. As Connecticut’s first Catholic college-preparatory school for girls, we blend academic excellence with Mercy values—forming confident thinkers, ethical leaders, and women ready to shape the world.
Here, girls don’t just attend school—they discover their voice, build their future, and join a sisterhood that lasts a lifetime.
GROUNDED IN TRADITION, FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE
- Excellence with purpose. A rigorous college-prep curriculum rooted in the Mercy tradition, where faith, intellect, and leadership grow together.
- Young women rise here. In our all-girls environment, being smart is celebrated. Students speak up, take risks, and lead with confidence.
- Academics that inspire. Honors, AP, and UConn ECE courses span STEM, humanities, arts, and world languages.
- Future-ready programs. Biomedical science, digital media, engineering, robotics, entrepreneurship, and environmental studies prepare students for emerging careers.
- Signature experiences. Global service trips, Mercy leadership institutes, innovation lab projects, internships, and international travel.
- Real-world leadership. From athletics to the arts, campus ministry to service clubs—our students don’t just participate, they lead.
VOICES OF LAURALTON
“I never thought I’d feel this supported in high school. Teachers here don’t just teach—they know you and help you grow academically and personally.”
— Ella, Class of 2027
“I came to Lauralton not knowing many people, and now I have a sisterhood. It’s a place where you can be yourself and still become more than you imagined.”
— Maya, Class of 2026
“Lauralton has taught me to lead with confidence and compassion. I’ve grown as an athlete, a student, and a leader because people here believe in me.”
— Gianna, Class of 2025
JOIN US FOR ONE OF OUR WEEKLY MINI-OPEN HOUSE EXPERIENCES – MORNINGS IN THE MANSION
Come explore Lauralton Hall from 8:00 – 10:00 am and experience what makes our community extraordinary.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Hear from Head of School, Beth Coyne
- Meet faculty, coaches, student leaders, and alumnae
- Tour classrooms, labs, arts spaces, the Chapel, and athletic facilities
- Learn about admissions, scholarships, financial aid, and student life
- Experience the Mercy hospitality that defines Lauralton
A full schedule will be sent to all registrants.
We can’t wait to welcome you!
REGISTER TODAY!
www.lauraltonhall.org/
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Notre Dame High School
220 Jefferson Street
Fairfield, CT
203-372-6521
About our school: Notre Dame prides itself on a strong academic program that challenges students and encourages them to develop critical thinking skills. Our students leave here prepared for college and the world beyond. Fueled by intellectual curiosity and a strong sense of ethics, they’re ready to learn, ready to serve, and ready to lead.
Website: https://www.notredame.org/
Contact: 203-372-6521 | Karen Guastelle, Director of Admissions
About: Opening in Fall 2026, Rising Sky Academy is a progressive private school offering personalized education in a nature-based setting for K–5 students. With individualized learning plans, small class sizes, and sensory-based workspaces, our mission is to empower confident, curious, and resilient minds. Early applications are now open for grades K-3.
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
1719 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-255-0556
About our school: Since 1921, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School has been educating minds and nurturing hearts of
students from PreK-3 through 8 th grade. We offer a well-rounded and affordable academic experience that fosters
strong values, character development, and scholastic excellence. St. Thomas provides a full suite of academic offerings, athletic programs, community involvement opportunities and co-curricular enrichment including a
robust after-school care program for all ages. Families are welcomed into a close-knit community where meaningful
connections between students, faculty, and parents set us apart—experience the St. Thomas difference.
The Southport School
For over 40 years, The Southport School has supported students in grades 2–8 with language-based learning differences and ADHD. Its approach is grounded in neuroscience and focuses on helping every child reach their potential.
A 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio ensures individualized attention in small classes alongside peers with similar learning pathways. Additionally, there are no pullouts or PPTs; literacy and learning strategies are embedded into every class, from math and science to art and social studies.
Families are invited to learn more about The Southport School during upcoming Admissions Open Houses on: 10/8, 11/19, 12/10, 1/14, 2/4, 3/11, 4/8, and 5/13. Register here.
Phone: 203.254.2044
Email: [email protected]
URL: https://www.southportschool.
The Unquowa School
Our Program: We distinguish ourselves not just by achieving academic excellence, but by how we achieve it. Students at Unquowa engage enthusiastically because learning comes alive in all spaces and moments. Our campus is their home away from home, where kids get to experiment, create and build: in the Makerspace, dining hall, on stage or outside. We invite you to visit and learn more about how students weave connections across subjects which makes going to school at Unquowa genuinely fun!
- Take a Look Day – Wednesday, October 15th at 8:30AM
- Open House – Sunday, October 26th 1:00PM – 3:00PM
- Take a Look Day – Wednesday, November 12th at 8:30AM
- Open House – Saturday, November 15th 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Karen Williamson
Director of Admissions
Unquowa School
981 Stratfield Road, Fairfield, CT 06825
Additional Private Schools
Great Beginnings Montessori School
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