For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 617 students in Fairfield PSD 112 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Fairfield PSD 112 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
617 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fairfield PSD 112 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#411 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.4%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
29%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
88%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,982 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,469. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,405 is less than the state median of $21,707. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,982
$22,469
Spending / Student
$12,405
$21,707
Best Fairfield PSD 112 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairfield PSD 112 School District?
Fairfield PSD 112 School District manages 2 public schools serving 617 students.
What is the rank of Fairfield PSD 112 School District?
Fairfield PSD 112 School District is ranked #412 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield PSD 112 School District?
88% of Fairfield PSD 112 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairfield PSD 112 School District?
Fairfield PSD 112 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Fairfield PSD 112 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,405 is less than the state median of $21,707. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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