Fairwood Elementary

Fairwood Elementary serves 321 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Sunnyvale, California, offering a solid educational foundation in the heart of Santa Clara County. With 17 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for meaningful classroom attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.8 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking in the 84th percentile statewide at #1557 out of 9566 California elementary schools.

Students show solid achievement across core subjects, with 57% reaching proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 51% demonstrate proficiency in Mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to academic excellence and student growth. Fairwood Elementary draws its student body from an affluent and highly educated community where the median household income reaches $149,270 and 56% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood's low poverty rate of 5.6% and median home values of $382,500 reflect the area's economic stability and family investment in education. Located on Fairwood Avenue in this thriving mid-size city, the school benefits from Sunnyvale's reputation as a desirable community within the greater Silicon Valley region, where families prioritize educational opportunities and community engagement.