Best Schools in Fairfax, MI
Fairfax, MI has 3 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 679 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Fairfax underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fairfax, MI
The top high schools in Fairfax, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colon Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 266 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fairfax, MI
The top elementary schools in Fairfax, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nottawa Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nottawa Community School • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 171 Students
2. Colon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colon Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 242 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fairfax, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fairfax, MI has a total population of 397 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 53%, and 5% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fairfax, MI
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, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairfax, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairfax, MI.
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, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fairfax, MI
How many schools are in Fairfax, MI?
Fairfax, MI has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 679 students in total.
How do schools in Fairfax perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Fairfax score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Fairfax underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fairfax?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations