US News & World Report: 50 Best Connecticut Elementary Schools – 5 are in Fairfield
U.S. News researchers based the 2025 ranking of the nation’s best public elementary schools on publicly available data from the U.S. Department of Education. Elementary schools are considered K-6 in the analysis.
Sherman School #4
Dwight Elementary School #12
Burr Elementary School #21
Holland Hill School #25
Jennings School #37
Fairfield is one of the best places to live in Connecticut – offering residents an idyllic suburban environment with five beaches, superlative restaurants and top-rated schools.
Fairfield’s town center is a bustling half-mile stretch of the Post Road anchored by the Fairfield Public Library, the Fairfield University Bookstore and a mix of large retailers and local shops.
Fairfield’s downtown Metro-North train station is within walking distance and it’s also where you’ll find the Fairfield Theater Company (FTC), a 640-seat mixed-use theater with live music and entertainment scheduled nightly. With over 200 local eating spots — including more than 25 pizza places, Fairfield is a popular destination for foodies.
Fairfield has five miles of shoreline on Long Island Sound and includes five town beaches, two marinas and beach pavilion. Fairfield also features a town lake with a beach, lifeguards, swim lessons, two public golf courses and several private clubs.
An active and health-conscious community, Fairfield’s Parks and Recreation Department runs a fitness center and organizes classes and activities for every age group. Fitness options include the popular YMCA along with an assortment of large gyms and boutique studios.
Contact us and we’ll show you what makes Fairfield a viable choice for your business.
Mark S. Barnhart,
Director of Community & Economic Development
611 Old Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 256-3120 (office)
(203) 767-2854 (mobile)
(203) 256-3129 (fax)
mbarnhart@fairfieldct.org