Stratfield School

1407 Melville Ave.
Fairfield, CT 06825
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Top 20%
Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stratfield School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20% in CT
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Stratfield School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Stratfield School's student population of 326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
326 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Motto
Where Kids are Kind, Safe, and Responsible!

School Rankings

Stratfield School ranks within the top 20% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stratfield School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#178 out of 939 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-64%
41%
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70-74%
50%
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70-79%
47%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
13%
32%
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Black
3%
12%
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White
75%
46%
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.42
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(22-23)
6.8%
19.3%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stratfield School's ranking?
Stratfield School is ranked #178 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Stratfield School often compared to?
Stratfield Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mckinley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Stratfield School?
326 students attend Stratfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Stratfield School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stratfield School?
Stratfield School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stratfield School offer ?
Stratfield School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stratfield School part of?
Stratfield School is part of Fairfield School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
First Day of School!
September 01, 2026 (Tuesday)
Labor Day, School Closed
September 07, 2026 (Monday)
Yom Kippur, School Closed
September 21, 2026 (Monday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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