For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 600 students in Fairfax, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in Fairfax, CA is Heartwood Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfax, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Fairfax have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fairfax, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heartwood Charter
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Liberty School Rd.
Fairfax, CA 94978
(415) 488-9572
Fairfax, CA 94978
(415) 488-9572
Gr: K-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fairfax, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fairfax, CA include Heartwood Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Fairfax?
1 public high schools are located in Fairfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax?
Fairfax public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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