Serving 651 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fair Street International Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fair Street International Baccalaureate World School's attendance zone covers the entire Gainesville, GA school district, encompassing approximately 34.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fair Street International Academy's student population of 651 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
651 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Fair Street International Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fair Street International Academy is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1782 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
77%
20%
Black
16%
36%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fair Street International Academy's ranking?
Fair Street International Academy is ranked #1782 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Fair Street International Academy often compared to?
Fair Street International Academyis often viewed alongside schools like New Holland Leadership Academy, Gainesville Exploration Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Fair Street International Academy?
651 students attend Fair Street International Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Fair Street International Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fair Street International Academy?
Fair Street International Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fair Street International Academy offer ?
Fair Street International Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fair Street International Academy part of?
Fair Street International Academy is part of Gainesville City School District.
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