Best Schools in Fairfax, SD
Fairfax, SD has 8 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 752 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Fairfax meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fairfax, SD
The top high schools in Fairfax, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Platte - Geddes High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
2. Burke High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke School District 26-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
3. Andes Central High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andes Central School District 11-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fairfax, SD
The top middle schools in Fairfax, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
2. Burke Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke School District 26-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 73 Students
3. Andes Central Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andes Central School District 11-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fairfax, SD
The top elementary schools in Fairfax, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Central Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central 26-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 45 Students
2. Andes Central Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andes Central School District 11-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 189 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fairfax, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fairfax, SD has a total population of 312 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fairfax, SD
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, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairfax, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairfax, SD.
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, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fairfax, SD
How many schools are in Fairfax, SD?
Fairfax, SD has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 752 students in total.
How do schools in Fairfax perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Fairfax score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Fairfax meet 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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