For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 841 students in Fairfield, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfield, AL are C J Donald Middle School, Glen Oaks Elementary School and Robinson Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fairfield, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C J Donald Middle 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: 6-8
| 314 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: 3-5
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Robinson Primary 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-2
| 248 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
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 elementary schools in Fairfield, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfield, AL include C J Donald Middle School, Glen Oaks Elementary School and Robinson Primary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fairfield?
4 public elementary schools are located in Fairfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield?
Fairfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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