For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 972 students in Fairfax, VT.
The top-ranked public schools in Fairfax, VT are Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) and Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfax, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Fairfax have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Fairfax, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax)
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 Hunt Street
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Gr: 7-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax)
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Hunt Street
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Gr: PK-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fairfax, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Fairfax, VT include Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) and Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax).
How many public schools are located in Fairfax?
2 public schools are located in Fairfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax?
Fairfax public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Fairfax are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fairfax include: Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) vs. Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax)
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