For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 8,329 students in Fairfield, OH (there are , serving 1,112 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 West Elementary School, Fairfield South Elementary School and Fairfield Compass Elementary 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 50% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), 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 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fairfield, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairfield West Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4700 River Rd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 868-3021
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 868-3021
Grades: PK-5
| 833 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfield South Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5460 Bibury Rd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-3078
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-3078
Grades: K-5
| 758 students
Rank: #33.
Fairfield Compass Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8801 Holden Blvd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 858-8700
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 858-8700
Grades: K-5
| 734 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 9-10
| 780 students
Rank: #55.
Fairfield Central Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5054 Dixie Hwy
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-7979
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-7979
Grades: K-5
| 806 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Nilles Rd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-4433
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-4433
Grades: 6-8
| 1,113 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Crossroads Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
255 Donald Dr
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-4504
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-4504
Grades: 6-8
| 1,089 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,216 students
Fairfield, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4641 Bach Ln
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-3900
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-3900
Grades: PK-K
| 827 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fairfield, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Fairfield, OH include Fairfield West Elementary School, Fairfield South Elementary School and Fairfield Compass Elementary 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 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Fairfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fairfield include: Creekside Middle School vs. Crossroads Middle School, Crossroads Middle School vs. Creekside Middle School, Fairfield South Elementary School vs. Fairfield West Elementary School
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