Fairfield City School District
School District · Fairfield, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
9,592
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
9,592
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Evaluating Fairfield City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fairfield City 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.
Fairfield North Elementary School
Hamilton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fairfield Compass Elementary
Fairfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fairfield South Elementary School
Fairfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#486 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,387
$2,270 vs Ohio median
District size
9,592 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Fairfield City ranks #486 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Fairfield City's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fairfield North Elementary School (7.2/10), Fairfield Compass Elementary (7.1/10), and Fairfield South Elementary School (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.2/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 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 City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Fairfield City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairfield North Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Fairfield Compass Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Fairfield South Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Fairfield West Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Fairfield East Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Crossroads Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Creekside Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Fairfield Central Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Fairfield Freshman High School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Fairfield High School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fairfield City
Fairfield City is a Fairfield, Ohio school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 9,592 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1. District-level spending was $12,387 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Fairfield City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fairfield North Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Fairfield City students show an average math proficiency of 71.0% and ELA proficiency of 71.5%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fairfield City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fairfield City with test data.
Schools in Fairfield City
10 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Fairfield
- Total Enrollment
- 9,592
- Teachers (FTE)
- 521
- District spending per student
- $12,387NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fairfield City?
Fairfield City has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fairfield City?
The average composite rating for Fairfield City is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Fairfield City?
Fairfield City's district-level spending was $12,387 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fairfield City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fairfield City is 18.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fairfield City?
Fairfield North Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Fairfield City with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Fairfield City?
Across schools in Fairfield City with test data, the average math proficiency is 71.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fairfield City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Fairfield City has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 71.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.5%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio 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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