For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,435 students in Fairfield, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Fairfield, IL are New Hope Elementary School, Jasper Elementary School and Center Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fairfield, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1804 County Road 445 N
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3296
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3296
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2030 County Road 1020 N
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3048
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3048
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Center Street Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 W Center St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-2679
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-2679
Gr: 4-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Fairfield Comm High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 W King St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 847-9403
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 847-9403
Gr: 9-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
806 N 1st St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-6501
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-6501
Gr: PK-3 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Fairfield, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
R R 2 Box 546
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3101
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3101
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fairfield, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Fairfield, IL include New Hope Elementary School, Jasper Elementary School and Center Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fairfield?
5 public schools are located in Fairfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield?
Fairfield public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fairfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fairfield include: North Side Elementary School vs. New Hope Elementary School, Jasper Elementary School vs. New Hope Elementary School, New Hope Elementary School vs. Jasper Elementary School
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