For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 453 students in Fairfield, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Fairfield, IL is Fairfield Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Fairfield, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fairfield Comm High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fairfield, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Comm High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 W King St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 847-9403
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 847-9403
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Fairfield, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
R R 2 Box 546
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3101
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3101
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fairfield, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fairfield, IL include Fairfield Comm High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fairfield?
1 public high schools are located in Fairfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield?
Fairfield public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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