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Fairfield Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 882 students in Fairfield Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Fairfield Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
882 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fairfield Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#307 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.2%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
94%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,464 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,833 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$19 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,464
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,833
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Fairfield Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Area Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4842 Fairfield Rd
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Gr: K-4 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Area High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4840 Fairfield Rd
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Fairfield Area Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4840 Fairfield Rd
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Gr: 5-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairfield Area School District?
Fairfield Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 882 students.
What is the rank of Fairfield Area School District?
Fairfield Area School District is ranked #310 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield Area School District?
94% of Fairfield Area School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairfield Area School District?
Fairfield Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Fairfield Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,833 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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