School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
A-
Matriculation
A-
Academics
B+
Extracurriculars
A-
Geo & Community
A+
Reviews
B+
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
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$26,425
Enrollment
840
International Students
4%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
85%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:18
Endowment
$28 million
AP
24
Average SAT Score
1197
Average ACT Score
28
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #5 | Yale University | 2 |
| #17 | Cornell University | 1 |
| #19 | University of Notre Dame | 1 |
| #23 | Georgetown University | 8 |
| #23 | University of Michigan | 2 |
| #25 | University of Virginia | 1 |
| #28 | New York University | 1 |
| #28 | Tufts University | 2 |
| #28 | University of Florida | 1 |
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Academics
AP Courses
(24)|
Biology
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Calculus AB
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English Literature and Composition
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French Language and Culture
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Latin
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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English Literature and Composition
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French Language and Culture
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Latin
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Spanish Language and Culture
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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Calculus BC
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Chemistry
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English Language and Composition
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European History
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Spanish Literature and Culture
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Statistics
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Physics 1
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Physics 2
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Computer Science A
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Comparative Government and Politics
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Macroeconomics
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Microeconomics
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Art History
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Music Theory
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Psychology
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World History
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Ice Hockey
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Ice Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Rugby
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Sailing
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Skiing
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Fairfield Prep has the following clubs and organizations: AACC (African-American Cultural Club)
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ASPIRA (Hispanic Student Association)
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Aviation Club
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Boxing Club
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Chess Club
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Chinese Cultural Club
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Fairfield Prep has the following clubs and organizations: AACC (African-American Cultural Club)
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ASPIRA (Hispanic Student Association)
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Aviation Club
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Boxing Club
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Chess Club
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Chinese Cultural Club
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Club Woofgang
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Debate Club
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Dungeons & Dragons Club
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Ecology Club
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Economics Club
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Environmental Club
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Fairfield Connection
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Fairfield Prep Investors
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FP Business and Financial Literacy Club
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Gaelic Football Club
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German Exchange Program
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Habitat for Humanity
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Hearthstone Yearbook
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Helping Hands Club
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Imagineering Club
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Irish Cultural Club
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Italian Cultural Club
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Jazzuits (Jazz Ensemble)
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Media & Broadcasting Club
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Mock Trial
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Model U.N.
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Philosophy Club/Ethics Bowl Team
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Photography Club
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Physics Club
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Ping Pong Club
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Prep Players
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Psychology Club
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REIGNS (Respect Education and Inclusion of Gay and Non-binary Students)
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Robotics Team — The Jesuits
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Sikorsky STEM Challenge
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Stock Market Club
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Student Government
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Super Smash Bros. Club
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Trailkeepers
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and Trig Star.
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Arts
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Band
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Choir
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Guitar
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Music
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Music Technology
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Music Theory
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Band
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Choir
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Guitar
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Music
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Music Technology
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Music Theory
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Percussion
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Piano
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Production
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Art History
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Digital Photography
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Studio Art
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Art
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Fairfield Preparatory School
Tell me a bit about Fairfield Preparatory School.
Fairfield Preparatory School is All-boys private day school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1942 , and currently has about 840 students, 4.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit https://www.fairfieldprep.org.
For more official information, please visit https://www.fairfieldprep.org.
Does Fairfield Preparatory School have rigorous academic requirements?
Fairfield Preparatory School is offering 24 AP courses.
Fairfield Preparatory School also have 85% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Fairfield Preparatory School also have 85% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Fairfield Preparatory School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 16.37% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 2.34% go to top 25, and about 0% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Fairfield Preparatory School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Fairfield Preparatory School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Fairfield Preparatory School?
The day tuition for Fairfield Preparatory School in 2024 is
$26,425 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@fairfieldprep.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@fairfieldprep.org .
Where is Fairfield Preparatory School located?
Fairfield Preparatory School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA. The closest major city is New York, which is about 47 miles away from school. Most families can choose JFK airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Fairfield Preparatory School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Fairfield Preparatory School is among the most popular schools, within top 437 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Fairfield Preparatory School has been favorited by 25 users.
Also Fairfield Preparatory School has been favorited by 25 users.
How do I complete an application for Fairfield Preparatory School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Fairfield Preparatory School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Fairfield Preparatory School’s official site: https://www.fairfieldprep.org or call them at 203-254-4200.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Fairfield Preparatory School’s official site: https://www.fairfieldprep.org or call them at 203-254-4200.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Fairfield Preparatory School?
Yes, here are few:
Bridgeport International Academy, Eagle Hill - Southport and Kolbe Cathedral High School.
The closest major city is New York. You can find out more schools near New York here.
The closest major city is New York. You can find out more schools near New York here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Fairfield Preparatory School?
The overall rating for Fairfield Preparatory School is A-.
The section ratings of Fairfield Preparatory School are:
A- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Fairfield Preparatory School are:
A- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
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