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Jennings School

Public Grades K-5

36^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

Jennings School is a K-5 elementary school in Fairfield, CT, serving 280 students as part of the highly rated Fairfield School District, which ranks 21st out of 153 Connecticut districts. The school placed 36th out of 491 Connecticut elementary schools — the 93rd percentile, earning 5 stars — in the most recent ranking year, after ranking 25th the year before. Its long-term trajectory has climbed from the 69th percentile in 2015-2016 to the 90s in recent years, with brief dips in 2022-2023 and 2023-2024.

Academically, the school beats both district and state averages, especially in English Language Arts and science. In 2025-2026, 5th grade ELA and science proficiency each reached 91.3%, versus 80.8% and 74.5% for the district, and 53.5% and 52.9% statewide. Math is strong but closer to district averages, making it the area most worth watching. Chronic absenteeism is exceptionally low at just 2.5% in 2024-2025, compared to 8.8% for the district and 17.2% statewide. The school also has the lowest student-teacher ratio (10.7) and highest per-pupil spending ($20,168) among nearby Fairfield elementary schools, signaling strong investment in staffing and classroom resources.

Among nearby schools, only Osborn Hill School consistently competes with Jennings School at the top of statewide rankings. The contrast with Bridgeport schools two miles away is stark: the school's 5th grade science proficiency was 91.3% versus about 20% at nearby Blackham School. With just 280 students, year-to-year swings likely reflect small cohort effects rather than systemic decline. The school also posted historically strong special education outcomes, ranking 3rd statewide in 2020-2021. Overall, this is a top-tier elementary school with small classes, strong attendance, and excellent academics.

280

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$27,122

Per pupil spending ?

15%

Free/discounted lunch ?

31 Palm Dr.
Fairfield, CT 06824

(203) 255-8316

District: Fairfield School District

Students who attend Jennings School usually attend:

Middle:	Fairfield Woods Middle School
High:	Fairfield Warde High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.4%

Hispanic:

12.1%

Asian:

7.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 69th percentile in 2016 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (83% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Connecticut elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 24 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school83%

District avg77%

Connecticut avg52%

36^th of 491

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 24 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to top 7% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 11Elementary Schools in the Fairfield School District

21^st of 153Fairfield School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	90.3	36 of 491	92.7%	★★★★★
2025	91.1	25 of 493	94.9%	★★★★★
2024	84.9	74 of 497	85.1%	★★★★☆
2023	84.9	78 of 491	84.1%	★★★★☆
2022	91.2	28 of 490	94.3%	★★★★★
2021	90.7	46 of 538	91.4%	★★★★★
2019	82.0	108 of 522	79.3%	★★★★☆
2018	78.6	130 of 532	75.6%	★★★★☆
2017	81.4	110 of 519	78.8%	★★★★☆
2016	72.3	163 of 518	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	75.3	161 of 551	70.8%	★★★★☆
2013	81.8	63 of 557	88.7%	★★★★☆
2012	76.4	134 of 564	76.2%	★★★★☆
2011	72.4	188 of 565	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	68.5	241 of 579	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	74.8	168 of 566	70.3%	★★★★☆
2008	67.6	243 of 565	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	75.2	151 of 568	73.4%	★★★★☆
2006	72.6	194 of 570	66.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	85.5	63 of 455	86.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2024	78.8	56 of 233	76.0%	★★★★☆
2021	91.4	25 of 445	94.4%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	98.8	3 of 371	99.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	85.8	14 of 246	94.3%	★★★★★
2025	83.1	23 of 248	90.7%	★★★★★
2024	67.4	88 of 250	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.3	120 of 262	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	78.0	43 of 252	82.9%	★★★★☆
2021	77.6	62 of 327	81.0%	★★★★☆
2019	67.6	95 of 295	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.1	104 of 296	64.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2021)99th percentile+8 vs school

White (2026)94th percentile~ school

Female (2021)86th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2024)76th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

Science91%+38 vs state

English Language Arts85%+35 vs state

Mathematics76%+24 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Jennings is a great school in a great location. A lot of students live close and walk so the community is very nice. My son walks 5 minutes to school and has friends everywhere. The Jennings school area is becoming one of the best areas to live in Fairfield now that the new train station opened. The middle school is across the street and so is the library so location wise it is probably the best situated for an elementary school. Strong teachers and nice students. Great school for your kids to go to. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSS Science (2026)		SBAC English Language Arts (2026)						SBAC Mathematics (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	Total
Jennings School	Public	K-5	31 Palm Dr.	Fairfield	06824	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8316	280	26	10.7	15.0%	197 (70.4%)	4 (1.4%)	34 (12.1%)	22 (7.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.9%)	90.3	36^th of 491 public elementary schools	92.7%		91.1	25^th of 493 public elementary schools	94.9%	11	91.3		77.5		91.3				75.0	77.3				$27,122
Stratfield School	Public	PK, KG-5	1407 Melville Ave.	Fairfield	06825	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8332	326	28	11.5	11.3%	244 (74.8%)	9 (2.8%)	44 (13.5%)	9 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.8%)	81.9	96^th of 491 public elementary schools	80.4%		73	157^th of 493 public elementary schools	68.2%	61	80.4		68.3	71.4	78.6				68.3	71.4	67.9			$23,516
McKinley School	Public	K-5	60 Thompson St.	Fairfield	06825	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 255-8318	470	43	11.0	52.6%	205 (43.6%)	40 (8.5%)	155 (33.0%)	49 (10.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.0%)	70.1	177^th of 491 public elementary schools	64.0%		59.7	216^th of 493 public elementary schools	56.2%	39	58.6		74.1	61.6	62.1				76.5	66.2	51.7			$22,156
Osborn Hill School	Public	K-5	760 Stillson Rd.	Fairfield	06824	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8340	446	33	13.5	5.6%	340 (76.2%)	5 (1.1%)	44 (9.9%)	18 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.7%)	91.1	28^th of 491 public elementary schools	94.3%		86.6	54^th of 493 public elementary schools	89.0%	26	81.2		75.0	85.4	87.0				76.5	85.4	82.6			$21,382
Holland Hill School	Public	PK, KG-5	105 Meadowcroft Road	Fairfield	06824	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 255-8314	385	31	12.5	27.0%	227 (59.0%)	15 (3.9%)	80 (20.8%)	30 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.6%)	79.6	110^th of 491 public elementary schools	77.6%		80.9	101^st of 493 public elementary schools	79.5%	9			63.2	70.0	76.9				69.7	70.0	73.8			$20,944
North Stratfield School	Public	K-5	190 Putting Green Rd.	Fairfield	06825	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8322	408	32	12.7	10.8%	298 (73.0%)	14 (3.4%)	55 (13.5%)	20 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.1%)	79.5	112^th of 491 public elementary schools	77.2%		84.3	72^nd of 493 public elementary schools	85.4%	40			75.0	72.7	80.0				73.4	75.3	50.0			$19,917
Bryant School	Public	PK, KG-6	230 Poplar St.	Bridgeport	06605	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 576-7303	317	26	12.1	93.1%	15 (4.7%)	86 (27.1%)	202 (63.7%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.5%)								(n/a)														$19,268
Classical Studies Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	240 Linwood Ave.	Bridgeport	06604	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 576-7188	351	25	14.0	91.5%	17 (4.8%)	163 (46.4%)	145 (41.3%)	7 (2.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.6%)	9	440^th of 491 public elementary schools	10.4%		9.5	437^th of 493 public elementary schools	11.4%	3	19.4	16.7	15.0	23.5	29.0		26.5			26.5			17.6	$18,346
A.B. Skane Center	Public	PK-K	2977 North Madison Ave.	Bridgeport	06606	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 576-7181	183	16	11.4	92.9%	28 (15.3%)	44 (24.0%)	105 (57.4%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)								(n/a)														$30,365
Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	4510 Park Avenue	Bridgeport	06606	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Bridgeport School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(203) 275-1801	492	34	14.4	69.5%	99 (20.1%)	122 (24.8%)	230 (46.7%)	25 (5.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.6%)	33.3	322^nd of 491 public elementary schools	34.4%		24.7	344^th of 493 public elementary schools	30.2%	22			48.8	54.5	28.9	46.5	56.8	52.3		36.4		25.6	43.2	$17,305

Frequently Asked Questions about Jennings School

What schools do graduates of Jennings School attend?

Students who attend Jennings School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fairfield Woods Middle School
High : Fairfield Warde High School

Is Jennings School a good school?

Yes. Jennings School ranks in the top 7.3% of Connecticut elementary schools.

How many students attend Jennings School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 280 students attended Jennings School.

What is the racial makeup of Jennings School?

Students at Jennings School are 70% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Jennings School in?

Fairfield School District

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