For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,408 students in Fairfield, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 239 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Fairfield, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fairfield, IA are Washington Elementary School, Fairfield Middle School and Pence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fairfield, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
406 East Madison Avenue
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2110
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2110
Gr: PK-1 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 W Fillmore
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-5019
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-5019
Gr: 5-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Pence Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 South 6th Street
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2957
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2957
Gr: 2-4 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Fairfield High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 E Broadway
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2059
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2059
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fairfield, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Fairfield, IA include Washington Elementary School, Fairfield Middle School and Pence Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fairfield?
4 public schools are located in Fairfield.
What percentage of students in Fairfield go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Fairfield are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield?
Fairfield public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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