For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 283 students in Fairfield, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfield, NE are Sandy Creek Middle School and Sandy Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fairfield, NE (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandy Creek Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30671 Highway 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 762-3561
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 762-3561
Grades: 6-8
| 91 students
Rank: #22.
Sandy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2412
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2412
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
Fairfield, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
305 East Ninth
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2287
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2287
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfield, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfield, NE include Sandy Creek Middle School and Sandy Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fairfield, NE?
2 public elementary schools are located in Fairfield, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield, NE?
Fairfield, NE public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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