For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 8,312 students in Fairfield, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,105 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Fairfield, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fairfield, OH are Fairfield South Elementary School, Fairfield West Elementary School and Fairfield Freshman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fairfield, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfield South Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5460 Bibury Rd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-3078
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-3078
Gr: K-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Fairfield West Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4700 River Rd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 868-3021
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 868-3021
Gr: PK-5 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Fairfield Freshman High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8790 N Gilmore Rd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-8300
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-8300
Gr: 9-10 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Fairfield Compass Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8801 Holden Blvd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 858-8700
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 858-8700
Gr: K-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Fairfield Central Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5054 Dixie Hwy
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-7979
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-7979
Gr: K-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Nilles Rd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-4433
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-4433
Gr: 6-8 | 1,111 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Crossroads Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 Donald Dr
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-4504
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-4504
Gr: 6-8 | 1,111 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Fairfield High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8800 Holden Blvd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 942-2999
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 942-2999
Gr: 9-12 | 2,255 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fairfield, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Fairfield, OH include Fairfield South Elementary School, Fairfield West Elementary School and Fairfield Freshman High School.
How many public schools are located in Fairfield?
8 public schools are located in Fairfield.
What percentage of students in Fairfield go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Fairfield are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield?
Fairfield public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Fairfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fairfield include: Fairfield South Elementary School vs. Fairfield West Elementary School, Creekside Middle School vs. Crossroads Middle School, Fairfield West Elementary School vs. Fairfield South Elementary School
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