For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,629 students in 06812, CT (there are , serving 247 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 06812, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 06812, CT are New Fairfield Middle School, Meeting House Hill School and New Fairfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06812 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06812, CT have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06812, CT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Fairfield Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5885
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5885
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
Rank: #22.
Meeting House Hill School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5905
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5905
Grades: 3-5
| 435 students
Rank: #33.
New Fairfield High School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 688 students
06812, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
54 Gillotti Road
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5800
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5800
Grades: 10-12
| 8 students
24 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5940
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5940
Grades: PK-2
| 504 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06812, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06812, CT include New Fairfield Middle School, Meeting House Hill School and New Fairfield High School.
How many public schools are located in 06812?
3 public schools are located in 06812.
What percentage of students in 06812 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 06812 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06812?
06812 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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