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Best Schools in Fairfield, IL
Fairfield, IL has 8 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,024 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Fairfield greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fairfield, IL
The top high schools in Fairfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wayne City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne City Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 138 Students
2. Fairfield Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm H S Dist 225 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fairfield, IL
The top middle schools in Fairfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Center Street Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Psd 112 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 293 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fairfield, IL
The top elementary schools in Fairfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Hope Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hope Ccsd 6 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 198 Students
2. Jasper Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper Ccsd 17 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 175 Students
3. North Side Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Psd 112 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 321 Students
4. Wayne City Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne City Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 358 Students
5. Geff Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geff Ccsd 14 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 92 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fairfield, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fairfield, IL has a total population of 6,863 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fairfield, IL
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 Fairfield, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairfield, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairfield, IL.
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 Fairfield, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fairfield, IL
How many schools are in Fairfield, IL?
Fairfield, IL has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,024 students in total.
How do schools in Fairfield perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Fairfield score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Fairfield greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fairfield?
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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Every school in Fairfield
5 of 5 schools in Fairfield carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 1C: 2
All 5 public schools we grade in Fairfield. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.