For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 224 students in Fairfield, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 85 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in Fairfield, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public school in Fairfield, VA is Fairfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fairfield, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Fairfield School Rd
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5202
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5202
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Fairfield, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Sterrett Rd
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5445
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5445
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fairfield, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Fairfield, VA include Fairfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fairfield?
1 public schools are located in Fairfield.
What percentage of students in Fairfield go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in Fairfield are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield?
Fairfield public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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