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SEVEN FAIRFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS NAMED SCHOOLS OF DISTINCTION BY THE CONNECTICUT STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

 

SEVEN FAIRFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS NAMED SCHOOLS OF DISTINCTION BY THE CONNECTICUT STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Celebrating Outstanding Academic Performance and Growth

Fairfield, Conn (November 6, 2025) – Burr, Dwight, Jennings, North Stratfield, Osborn Hill, Riverfield, and Sherman elementary schools have earned the Schools of Distinction status in the latest Connecticut Next Generation Accountability report. 

FPS 2024-25 Schools of Distinction:

  • Burr earned high growth in ELA and math for all students.
  • Dwight earned distinction as a high performance school.
  • Jennings earned distinction as a school with high performance and high growth in ELA & math for all students and high needs students. 
  • North Stratfield earned distinction as a high performance school.
  • Osborn Hill earned distinction as a high performance school and high growth in math for all students and high needs students.
  • Riverfield earned distinction as a high performance school with high growth in ELA for all students and high needs students. 
  • Sherman School earned distinction in ELA for high growth for high needs students. 

The Connecticut State Department of Education evaluates schools and districts on twelve indicators related to preparing students for college, career, and life, including assessment results, graduation rates, attendance, physical fitness, arts access, and academic growth over time. Schools that rank in the top ten percent on individual indicators earn the title School of Distinction. Schools can earn up to six distinctions each year. 

“We are thrilled to celebrate seven Fairfield schools being recognized as Schools of Distinction this year,” said Fairfield Public Schools Superintendent Michael J. Testani. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our outstanding educators and staff, who work each day to create meaningful learning experiences and support every student’s growth and success.”

For more information on Connecticut’s Next Generation Accountability report, visit edsight.ct.gov.

 

Press Contact: Rachael Chappa

RChappa@fairfieldschools.org

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