For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,522 students in Fairborn, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 200 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Fairborn, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fairborn, OH are Fairborn Intermediate School, Fairborn High School and Fairborn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairborn, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Fairborn have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fairborn, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairborn Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1020 S Maple Ave
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 878-3969
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 878-3969
Gr: 2-5 | 1,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Fairborn High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1523 Commerce Center Blvd
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 879-3611
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 879-3611
Gr: 9-12 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Fairborn Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 878-4681
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 878-4681
Gr: 6-8 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Fairborn Primary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
63 W Funderburg Rd
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 878-3961
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 878-3961
Gr: PK-2 | 1,261 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
306 E Whittier Ave
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 878-3961
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 878-3961
Gr: 7-11 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fairborn, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Fairborn, OH include Fairborn Intermediate School, Fairborn High School and Fairborn Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Fairborn?
6 public schools are located in Fairborn.
What percentage of students in Fairborn go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Fairborn are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fairborn?
Fairborn public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Fairborn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fairborn include: Fairborn Digital Academy vs. Fairborn High School
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