McKinley School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fairfield, Connecticut 06825 · Fairfield School District
#253 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut
#8927 of 50,301 nationally
About McKinley School
McKinley School is a public elementary located in Fairfield, in the Fairfield School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 470 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 253rd of 596 ranked elementary schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is students per teacher (87th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 470.
There are 15 schools in Fairfield; McKinley School ranks 15th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)61%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for McKinley School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near McKinley School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Fairfield Warde High School
Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,308 students · 820 m away
Holland Hill School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students · 1.1 km away
Jennings School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students · 1.2 km away
Fairfield Woods Middle School
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
715 students · 1.2 km away
Osborn Hill School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students · 1.6 km away
Stratfield School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students · 1.7 km away
Bryant School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
317 students · 2.0 km away
Classical Studies Academy
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
351 students · 2.3 km away
Park City Prep Charter School
Bridgeport · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
434 students · 2.4 km away
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
450 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Connecticut with a comparable Enrollment.
Brooklyn Elementary School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
469 students
Regional Multicultural Magnet School
New London · Public elementary · Grades K–5
469 students
Redding Elementary School
Redding · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
471 students
Philip R. Smith School
South Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students
McAlister Intermediate School
Suffield · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
472 students
Bolton Center School
Bolton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
473 students
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinley School a good school?
McKinley School has a Success Index (US) of 73.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #253 of 596 in Connecticut. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does McKinley School rank in Connecticut?
McKinley School ranks #253 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut and #8927 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McKinley School?
McKinley School had 470 students in 2025.
Is McKinley School a elementary school or a high school?
McKinley School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McKinley School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McKinley School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.