Best High Schools in Fairfax, IA

Fairfax, IA has 3 high schools with 3,337 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Fairfax score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Fairfax meet expectations.

1. Benton Community Senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students

2. Prairie High School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

College Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1298 Students

3. Thomas Jefferson High School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1543 Students

Best Middle Schools in Fairfax, IA

Fairfax, IA has 3 middle schools with 1,750 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Fairfax score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fairfax exceed expectations.

1. Norway Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 338 Students

2. Prairie Creek

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

College Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 834 Students

3. Taft Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Fairfax, IA

Fairfax, IA has 3 elementary schools with 1,208 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Fairfax score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fairfax meet expectations.

1. Keystone Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 207 Students

2. West Willow Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students

3. Prairie Hill Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

College Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 467 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Fairfax, IA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Fairfax, IA has a total population of 4,062 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Fairfax, IA

6,295

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

40%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fairfax, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

10.02 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.33 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.69 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairfax, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairfax, IA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Fairfax, IA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 63%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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