For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,523 students in Fairfield, AL (there are 3 private schools, serving 541 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Fairfield, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Fairfield, AL are Donald Elementary School, Glen Oaks Elementary School and Robinson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fairfield, AL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Donald Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Valley Rd
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6823
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6823
Grades: K-6
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Glen Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Highland Dr
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6837
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6837
Grades: K-6
| 235 students
Rank: #33.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 61st St
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6827
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6827
Grades: PK-6
| 219 students
Rank: #44.
Fairfield High Preparatory School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 Valley Rd
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-5176
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-5176
Grades: 7-12
| 782 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairfield Alternative School
Alternative School
6405 Ave D
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6847
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6847
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairfield Area Vocational School
Vocational School
610 Valley Rd
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6850
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6850
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Fairfield, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7000 Graselli Rd
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6841
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6841
Grades: 6-8
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fairfield, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Fairfield, AL include Donald Elementary School, Glen Oaks Elementary School and Robinson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fairfield, AL?
6 public schools are located in Fairfield, AL.
What percentage of students in Fairfield, AL go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Fairfield, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield, AL?
Fairfield, AL public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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