For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 633 students in Fairfield Public School District 112. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Fairfield Public School District 112 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,392 Schools
# Students
633 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fairfield Public School District 112, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#411 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
91%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,654 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,092 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,654
$22,423
Spending / Student
$12,092
$21,662
Best Fairfield Public School District 112 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center Street Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 W Center St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-2679
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-2679
Gr: 4-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
806 N 1st St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-6501
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-6501
Gr: PK-3 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairfield Public School District 112?
Fairfield Public School District 112 manages 2 public schools serving 633 students.
What is the rank of Fairfield Public School District 112?
Fairfield Public School District 112 is ranked #412 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield Public School District 112?
91% of Fairfield Public School District 112 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairfield Public School District 112?
Fairfield Public School District 112 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Fairfield Public School District 112's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,092 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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