For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 807 students in Fairfield, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 108 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Fairfield, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fairfield, ME are Lawrence High School and Lawrence Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fairfield, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9 School Street
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Jr High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 School Street
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Gr: 7-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fairfield, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Fairfield, ME include Lawrence High School and Lawrence Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Fairfield?
2 public schools are located in Fairfield.
What percentage of students in Fairfield go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Fairfield are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield?
Fairfield public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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