9 Fairfield Public Schools Named Schools Of Distinction, Earn 31 State Recognitions

FAIRFIELD, CT — Nine Fairfield public schools were named Schools of Distinction in Connecticut's latest Next Generation Accountability results, earning a combined 31 recognitions, Fairfield schools officials announced.

The results mark an increase from the previous year, when seven Fairfield schools received a combined 16 recognitions.

Fairfield schools accounted for 25 percent of all Schools of Distinction awarded among the 21 districts in District Reference Group B (DRG B), a classification the Connecticut State Department of Education uses to group similar communities.

Fairfield Ludlowe High School was among the schools recognized and was one of only seven high schools statewide to earn Schools of Distinction honors.

"We’re proud of what our schools have accomplished and grateful for the dedication behind these results," Superintendent Michael Testani said in a statement. "This recognition inspires us to build on our success and continue expanding the number of Schools of Distinction in the years ahead."

Fairfield's 2026 Schools of Distinction

The nine Fairfield schools recognized and their areas of achievement are:

• Burr Elementary School: High growth in English language arts and math for all students.
• Dwight Elementary School: High performance.
• Fairfield Ludlowe High School: High performance.
• Jennings School: High performance, high growth in English language arts and math for all students, and high growth in math for high-needs students.
• Mill Hill School: High performance and high growth in English language arts and math for all students and high-needs students.
• Osborn Hill School: High performance and high growth in English language arts and math for all students and high-needs students.
• Riverfield School: High performance, high growth in English language arts and math for all students, and high growth in English language arts for high-needs students.
• Sherman School: High performance and high growth in English language arts and math for all students and high-needs students.
• Stratfield School: High performance, high growth in English language arts for all students, and high growth in English language arts and math for high-needs students.

The Connecticut State Department of Education evaluates schools and districts using 12 indicators related to preparing students for college, careers and life. The indicators include assessment results, graduation rates, attendance, physical fitness, access to the arts and academic growth over time.

Schools that rank in the top 10 percent on individual indicators receive Schools of Distinction recognition.

More information about Connecticut's Next Generation Accountability results is available at edsight.ct.gov.