Best Schools in Fairfield, California
43 schools · 22 Elementary · 4 Middle · 12 High · 5 Other
Choosing a school in Fairfield?
Use this page to compare every school in Fairfield by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun
Elementary · Fairfield-Suisun Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Green Valley Middle
Middle · Fairfield-Suisun Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Angelo Rodriguez High
High · Fairfield-Suisun Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Fairfield for 2026 are Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun (8.1/10), Green Valley Middle (7.4/10), and Angelo Rodriguez High (7.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 31 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
43
33 public · 10 private
Avg Score
5.4
out of 10
Median Home
$599,100
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
43
33 public · 10 private
Avg Score
5.4
out of 10
Median Home
$599,100
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.1/10 despite 64% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Fairfield schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Fairfield schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Fairfield
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 31 rated schools; 43 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Green Valley Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Angelo Rodriguez High | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Vanden High | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Oakbrook Academy of the Arts | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Public Safety Academy | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Golden West Middle | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Tolenas Academy of Music and Media | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Weir Preparatory Academy | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Travis Education Center | 5.9 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.4/10
- Median household income
- $112,670
- Median home value
- $599,100
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30%
- Avg commute
- 32 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 66%
14% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Fairfield compares
California rank
#538 of 599
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.9
below California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$113k
113% of California median
Schools in this city
36
Fairfield-Suisun Unified runs 79% of Fairfield's public schools
Fairfield touches 3 districts, but Fairfield-Suisun Unified is the one most addresses actually attend.
Fairfield-Suisun Unified accounts for 26 of 33 public schools (79%). The other 2 districts hold the remaining 7.
Among 31 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.1 to 8.1 — the spread is inside Fairfield, not a citywide average.
- Fairfield-Suisun Unified26 public · 79%
- Travis Unified4 public · 12%
- Solano County Office of Education3 public · 9%
About Schools in Fairfield, California
Fairfield's public school system spans 31 ranked schools, giving parents a wide range of options across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The city's average school score sits at 5.1 out of 10, which places it in the competitive middle tier common to mid-size California cities. Performance varies considerably across campuses — a pattern that makes school selection matter more here than in more uniformly strong districts.
Only 3 of Fairfield's 31 ranked schools, about 10 percent, earn a score of 7 or higher. That top tier is small but genuine. Nelda Mundy Elementary leads the city at 7.4, tied with Solano County Community High at the same mark. Angelo Rodriguez High follows at 7.1, making it the third school to clear that threshold. For families prioritizing academic performance, these three campuses are the first stops on any research list.
Elementary options show the widest spread. Nelda Mundy Elementary stands at the top, and K.I. Jones Elementary earns a solid 6.8, putting both comfortably above the city average. Families zoned to either school are starting from a meaningful advantage. High school options are comparably strong at the top end — Angelo Rodriguez High at 7.1 gives families a neighborhood option that competes with the city's best. Solano County Community High also scores 7.4, though its structure as a county-level program means enrollment may involve eligibility or application steps rather than simple zone assignment.
The practical takeaway for parents moving to Fairfield: attendance boundaries matter significantly here. With only 3 of 31 schools scoring 7 or above, the gap between a strong zone assignment and an average one is real. Before committing to a neighborhood, cross-reference the school zone against these rankings. Families who can't access a top-tier zoned school should research open enrollment and magnet pathways — Solano County's county-level programs, in particular, can offer options that cut across standard attendance zones. The 5.1 city average is not a floor; it's a reminder that targeted research pays off in Fairfield.
Elementary Schools
22 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 200 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.1 |
| 2 | 573 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.8 |
| 3 | 535 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.0 |
| 4 | 711 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.0 |
| 5 | 614 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.7 |
| 6 | 756 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.5 |
| 7 | 775 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.0 |
| 8 | 564 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.8 |
| 9 | 572 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.7 |
| 10 | 469 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.5 |
Show all 22 elementary schools in Fairfield
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 873 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 |
| 2 | 742 students · 7th–8th | 6.7 |
| 3 | 201 students · 6th–8th | 4.8 |
| 4 | 750 students · 6th–8th | 3.4 |
High Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,053 students · 9th–12th | 7.0 | ||
| 2 | 1,619 students · 9th–12th | 7.0 | ||
| 3 | 739 students · 5th–12th | 6.7 | ||
| 4 | 71 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 | ||
| 5 | 310 students · 10th–12th | 5.4 | ||
| 6 | 1,899 students · 9th–12th | 5.3 | ||
| 7 | 1,560 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 | ||
| 8 | 67 students · 7th–12th | 5.1 | ||
| 9 | 18 students · 7th–12th | — | ||
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Sierra School of SolanoPrivate 40 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 12 high schools in Fairfield
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 334 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.9 | ||
| 2 | 26 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Fairfield Christian SchoolPrivate 118 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Fairfield Christian SchoolPrivate 118 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Spectrum Center - SolanoPrivate 78 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Fairfield
Fairfield, California · 43 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$112,670
Median Home Value
$599,100
Median Rent
$2,340/mo
Population
119,659
College Educated
30%
Homeownership
66%
Avg Commute
32 min
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Community Profile
Fairfield has a median household income of $112,670. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $599,100, with a median rent of $2,340/month. The local poverty rate of 9.4% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 22
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 12
- Other
- 5
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Fairfield, California
How many schools are in Fairfield, California?
Fairfield has 43 schools, including 33 public and 10 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Fairfield, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Fairfield is 5.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Fairfield, California?
The top-ranked school in Fairfield on MySchoolScout is Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Fairfield, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Fairfield on MySchoolScout is Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Fairfield, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Fairfield on MySchoolScout is Green Valley Middle with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What is the best high school in Fairfield, California?
The top-ranked high school in Fairfield on MySchoolScout is Angelo Rodriguez High with a composite score of 7.0/10.
How many school districts serve Fairfield, California?
Fairfield is served by 3 school districts: Fairfield-Suisun Unified, Travis Unified, Solano County Office of Education.
What is the education level in Fairfield, California?
According to Census data, 30% of adults in Fairfield have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Fairfield, California?
The median household income in Fairfield is approximately $112,670 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Fairfield, California?
Yes, Fairfield has 10 private schools alongside 33 public schools. The top-rated private school is Fairfield Christian School with a score of 7.0/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fairfield, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Fairfield is 19.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Fairfield, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.