Fairfield-suisun Unified School District
School District · Fairfield, California
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
30
20 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,681
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.9:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
30
20 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,681
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.9:1
Evaluating Fairfield-suisun Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fairfield-suisun Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Virtual Academy of Fairfield-suisun
Fairfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Public Safety Academy
Fairfield · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
K. I. Jones Elementary
Fairfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#653 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,681
$2,966 vs California median
District size
20,413 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Fairfield-suisun Unified ranks #653 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Fairfield-suisun Unified's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 28 schools. Its top-rated schools are Virtual Academy of Fairfield-suisun (7.2/10), Public Safety Academy (7.1/10), and K. I. Jones Elementary (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.2/10 despite 64% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.7 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-suisun Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Fairfield-suisun Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Fairfield-suisun Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (28 of 30). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virtual Academy of Fairfield-suisun | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Public Safety Academy | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | K. I. Jones Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Green Valley Middle | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Angelo Rodriguez High | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Cordelia Hills Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Sem Yeto Continuation High | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Matt Garcia Career and College Academy | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Dover Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Nelda Mundy Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 30 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fairfield-suisun Unified
Fairfield-suisun Unified is a Fairfield, California school district serving 30 schools. The district educates 20,413 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.9:1. The district invests $14,681 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Fairfield-suisun Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Virtual Academy of Fairfield-suisun, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Fairfield-suisun Unified students show an average math proficiency of 35.5% and ELA proficiency of 43.3%.
The district includes 20 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Fairfield-suisun Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fairfield-suisun Unified with test data.
Schools in Fairfield-suisun Unified
30 schools Elementary Schools 20
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 5
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Fairfield
- Total Enrollment
- 20,413
- Teachers (FTE)
- 855
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fairfield-suisun Unified?
Fairfield-suisun Unified has 30 schools in total — 20 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fairfield-suisun Unified?
The average composite rating for Fairfield-suisun Unified is 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fairfield-suisun Unified?
Fairfield-suisun Unified spends $14,681 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fairfield-suisun Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fairfield-suisun Unified is 23.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fairfield-suisun Unified?
Virtual Academy of Fairfield-suisun is the highest-rated school in Fairfield-suisun Unified with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Fairfield-suisun Unified?
Across schools in Fairfield-suisun Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fairfield-suisun Unified compare to other districts in California?
Fairfield-suisun Unified has an average school rating of 4.7/10 across 30 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.3%
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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.
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