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Best Fairfield Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 36 public schools serving 21,611 students in Fairfield, CA (there are 12 private schools, serving 963 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Fairfield, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fairfield, CA are Public Safety Academy, Nelda Mundy Elementary School and K. I. Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fairfield, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Public Safety Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
230 Atlantic Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-3933
Gr: 5-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Nelda Mundy Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
570 Vintage Valley Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 863-7920
Gr: K-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
K. I. Jones Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2001 Winston Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 421-4195
Gr: K-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Suisun Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4985 Lambert Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 421-4338
Gr: K-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Cordelia Hills Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4770 Canyon Hills Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 864-1905
Gr: K-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Green Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1350 Gold Hill Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 646-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Angelo Rodriguez High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5000 Red Top Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 863-7950
Gr: 9-12 | 2,111 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Vanden High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2951 Markeley Ln.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-7333
Gr: 9-12 | 1,631 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
H. Glenn Richardson
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1069 Meadowlark Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 420-2300
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Solano Co Juve Detention Facility - Evergreen Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
740 Beck Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 399-4840
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2025 Fieldcrest Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 399-9566
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Golden West Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2651 De Ronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8240
Gr: 7-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Travis Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2785 De Ronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8265
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #1414.
Oakbrook Academy Of The Arts
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 Oakbrook Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 863-7930
Gr: K-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Virtual Academy Of Fairfield-suisun
Alternative School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 Harry Price Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 438-6973
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 Markeley Ln.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-4621
Gr: K-6 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
B. Gale Wilson Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Cherry Hills Ct.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 421-4225
Gr: K-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1818.
Laurel Creek Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Gulf Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4291
Gr: K-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
Travis Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2751 De Ronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8265
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2020.
Travis Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2775 Deronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8265
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2121.
Armijo High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
824 Washington St.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 422-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,844 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2222.
Grange Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1975 Blossom Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 438-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
Cleo Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1950 Dover Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4125
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
Solano County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Golden Hills Education Ctr., 2
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 399-4840
Gr: 7-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2525.
Weir Preparatory Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1975 Pennsylvania Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 399-3300
Gr: K-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Fairfield High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
205 East Atlantic Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 438-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,605 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2727.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
830 First St.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4165
Gr: K-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2828.
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Woolner Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4150
Gr: K-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Tolenas Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4500 Tolenas Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4350
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 East Alaska Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 435-3794
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
Anna Kyle Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Kidder Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4105
Gr: K-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Sem Yeto Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
205 East Atlantic Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 438-3170
Gr: 10-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3333.
Solano County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Golden Hills Education Ctr., 2
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 399-4867
Gr: K-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Mary Bird Early Childhood Education Center
420 East Tabor Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 438-3684
Rank: n/an/a
Matt Garcia Career And College Academy
Alternative School
1100 Harry Price Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 424-9400
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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Fairfield, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bransford Elementary School (Closed 2010)
900 Travis Blvd.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4110
Gr: K-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Charles L. Sullivan Middle School (Closed 2013)
2195 Union Ave
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4115
Gr: 6-8 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Division Of Unaccompanied Children's Services (Ducs) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2301 Pennsylvania Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 399-4876
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Dover Bridge To Success High School (Closed 2017)
301 E. Alaska Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 422-7500
Gr: 7-10
Dover Middle School (Closed 2010)
301 East Alaska Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4145
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
F.s.u.s.d. Community Day School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1100 Civic Center Drive Room 1
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 435-2548
Gr: 1-6 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Fairfield-suisun Elementary Community Day (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1069 Meadowlark Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 420-2300
Gr: 1-6
Mary Bird Secondary Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
420 East Tabor Ave
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4200
Gr: 7-12
Solano County Rop High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2460 Clay Bank Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 399-4800
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fairfield, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Fairfield, CA include Public Safety Academy, Nelda Mundy Elementary School and K. I. Jones Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fairfield?
36 public schools are located in Fairfield.
What percentage of students in Fairfield go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Fairfield are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield?
Fairfield public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fairfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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