Top Rankings
Fairfield Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 713 students in Fairfield Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Fairfield Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
713 Students
1,355,575 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
116,380 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fairfield Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.5%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
11%
% Hispanic
13%
35%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
78%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,017 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,398 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,017
$27,031
Spending / Student
$20,398
$25,924
Best Fairfield Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winston S. Churchill School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
233 Fairfield Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 227-2638
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 227-2638
Gr: 3-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Adlai E. Stevenson School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 Knoll Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 227-2120
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 227-2120
Gr: PK-2 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairfield Public School District?
Fairfield Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 713 students.
What is the rank of Fairfield Public School District?
Fairfield Public School District is ranked #184 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield Public School District?
78% of Fairfield Public School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairfield Public School District?
Fairfield Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Fairfield Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,398 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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