For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 5,271 students in Fairfield, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fairfield, OH are Fairfield South Elementary School, Fairfield West Elementary School and Fairfield Compass Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fairfield, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfield South Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5460 Bibury Rd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-3078
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-3078
Gr: K-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Fairfield West Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4700 River Rd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 868-3021
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 868-3021
Gr: PK-5 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Fairfield Compass Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8801 Holden Blvd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 858-8700
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 858-8700
Gr: K-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Fairfield Central Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5054 Dixie Hwy
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-7979
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-7979
Gr: K-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Nilles Rd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-4433
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-4433
Gr: 6-8 | 1,111 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Crossroads Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 Donald Dr
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-4504
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-4504
Gr: 6-8 | 1,111 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fairfield, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fairfield, OH include Fairfield South Elementary School, Fairfield West Elementary School and Fairfield Compass Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fairfield?
6 public elementary schools are located in Fairfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield?
Fairfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Fairfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fairfield include: Creekside Middle School vs. Crossroads Middle School, Crossroads Middle School vs. Creekside Middle School, Fairfield South Elementary School vs. Fairfield West Elementary School
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