Top Rankings
Fairfield Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,157 students in Fairfield Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Fairfield Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,903 Schools
# Students
2,157 Students
1,032,638 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
67,332 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fairfield Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
88%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,096 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,185. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,953 is less than the state median of $12,816. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,096
$13,185
Spending / Student
$10,953
$12,816
Best Fairfield Community Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
68350 Cr 31
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 831-2192
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 831-2192
Gr: K-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Millersburg Elementary- Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
203 E Main St
Millersburg, IN 46543
(574) 642-3074
Millersburg, IN 46543
(574) 642-3074
Gr: K-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
New Paris Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18665 Cr 46
New Paris, IN 46553
(574) 831-2196
New Paris, IN 46553
(574) 831-2196
Gr: K-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Fairfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
67530 Us 33
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 831-2184
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 831-2184
Gr: 7-12 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairfield Community Schools?
Fairfield Community Schools manages 4 public schools serving 2,157 students.
What is the rank of Fairfield Community Schools?
Fairfield Community Schools is ranked #44 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield Community Schools?
88% of Fairfield Community Schools students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairfield Community Schools?
Fairfield Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Fairfield Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,953 is less than the state median of $12,816. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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