For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 834 students in Fairfield, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 110 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Fairfield, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Fairfield, ME are Lawrence High School and Lawrence Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fairfield, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9 School Street
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Jr High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 School Street
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Grades: 7-8
| 281 students
Fairfield, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
63 High Street
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4220
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4220
Grades: PK-K
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fairfield, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Fairfield, ME include Lawrence High School and Lawrence Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Fairfield?
2 public schools are located in Fairfield.
What percentage of students in Fairfield go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Fairfield are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield?
Fairfield public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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