Best Schools in Fairfax, IA
Fairfax, IA has a total of 9 schools including 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 6,295 students attend Fairfax, IA schools. On average, schools in Fairfax score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Fairfax meet expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
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Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
2. Prairie High School
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College Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1298 Students
3. Thomas Jefferson High School
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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
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Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 338 Students
2. Prairie Creek
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College Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 834 Students
3. Taft Middle School
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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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 207 Students
2. West Willow Elementary School
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Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students
3. Prairie Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
10.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fairfax, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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