For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 648 students in Fairfield, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfield, PA are Fairfield Area Elementary School and Fairfield Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fairfield, PA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Area Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4842 Fairfield Rd
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Gr: K-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Area Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4840 Fairfield Rd
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Gr: 5-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfield, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfield, PA include Fairfield Area Elementary School and Fairfield Area Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fairfield?
2 public elementary schools are located in Fairfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield?
Fairfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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