For the 2024-25 school year, there are 36 public schools serving 21,466 students in Fairfield, CA (there are 12 private schools, serving 963 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Fairfield, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Fairfield, CA are Public Safety Academy, Nelda Mundy Elementary School and K. I. Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fairfield, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Public Safety Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 Atlantic Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-3933
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-3933
Grades: 5-12
| 746 students
Rank: #22.
Nelda Mundy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
570 Vintage Valley Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 863-7920
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 863-7920
Grades: K-5
| 787 students
Rank: #33.
K. I. Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2001 Winston Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 421-4195
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 421-4195
Grades: K-5
| 713 students
Rank: #44.
Green Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1350 Gold Hill Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 646-7000
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 646-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #55.
Suisun Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4985 Lambert Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 421-4338
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 421-4338
Grades: K-8
| 490 students
Rank: #66.
Cordelia Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4770 Canyon Hills Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 864-1905
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 864-1905
Grades: K-5
| 743 students
Rank: #77.
Vanden High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2951 Markeley Ln.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-7333
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-7333
Grades: 9-12
| 1,640 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
H. Glenn Richardson
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1069 Meadowlark Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 420-2300
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 420-2300
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Solano Co Juve Detention Facility - Evergreen Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
740 Beck Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 399-4840
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 399-4840
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #1010.
Angelo Rodriguez High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5000 Red Top Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 863-7950
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 863-7950
Grades: 9-12
| 2,081 students
Rank: #1111.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2025 Fieldcrest Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 399-9566
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 399-9566
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: #1212.
Travis Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2785 De Ronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8265
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8265
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Golden West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2651 De Ronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8240
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8240
Grades: 7-8
| 723 students
Rank: #1414.
Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3101 Markeley Ln.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-4621
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-4621
Grades: K-6
| 543 students
Rank: #1515.
Oakbrook Academy Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Oakbrook Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 863-7930
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 863-7930
Grades: K-8
| 557 students
Rank: #1616.
Virtual Academy Of Fairfield-suisun
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Civic Center Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 438-6973
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 438-6973
Grades: K-8
| 310 students
Rank: #1717.
B. Gale Wilson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Cherry Hills Ct.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 421-4225
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 421-4225
Grades: K-8
| 568 students
Rank: #1818.
Travis Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2751 De Ronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8265
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8265
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Rank: #1919.
Laurel Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Gulf Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4291
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4291
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Rank: #2020.
Grange Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1975 Blossom Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 438-1900
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 438-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
Rank: #2121.
Travis Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Deronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8265
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8265
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #2222.
Armijo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
824 Washington St.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 422-7500
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 422-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,967 students
Rank: #2323.
Solano County Community
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Golden Hills Ed Ctr., 2460 Cla
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 399-4840
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 399-4840
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
Rank: #2424.
Cleo Gordon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Dover Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4125
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4125
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #2525.
Weir Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1975 Pennsylvania Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 399-3300
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 399-3300
Grades: K-8
| 706 students
Rank: #2626.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
830 First St.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4165
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4165
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #2727.
Fairfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 E. Atlantic Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 438-3000
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 438-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,633 students
Rank: #2828.
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Woolner Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4150
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4150
Grades: K-8
| 510 students
Rank: #2929.
Matt Garcia Career And College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Civic Center Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 424-9400
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 424-9400
Grades: 6-8
| 175 students
Rank: #3030.
Tolenas Academy Of Music And Media
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Tolenas Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4350
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4350
Grades: K-8
| 583 students
Rank: #3131.
Anna Kyle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Kidder Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4105
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4105
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #3232.
Sem Yeto Continuation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 E. Atlantic Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 438-3170
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 438-3170
Grades: 10-12
| 347 students
Rank: #3333.
Solano County Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Golden Hills Ed Ctr., 2460 Cla
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 399-4867
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 399-4867
Grades: K-12
| 302 students
Rank: #3434.
Dover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 E. Alaska Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 435-3794
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 435-3794
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: n/an/a
420 E. Tabor Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 438-3684
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 438-3684
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Fairfield, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 Travis Blvd.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4110
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4110
Grades: K-6
| 507 students
Charles L. Sullivan Middle School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
2195 Union Ave
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4115
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4115
Grades: 6-8
| 916 students
2301 Pennsylvania Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 399-4876
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 399-4876
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
301 E. Alaska Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 422-7500
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 422-7500
Grades: 7-10
| n/a students
301 East Alaska Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4145
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4145
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students
F.s.u.s.d. Community Day School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1100 Civic Center Drive Room 1
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 435-2548
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 435-2548
Grades: 1-6
| 29 students
Fairfield-suisun Elementary Community Day (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1069 Meadowlark Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 420-2300
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 420-2300
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Mary Bird Secondary Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
420 East Tabor Ave
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4200
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4200
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Solano County Rop High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2460 Clay Bank Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 399-4800
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 399-4800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fairfield, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Fairfield, CA include Public Safety Academy, Nelda Mundy Elementary School and K. I. Jones Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fairfield?
36 public schools are located in Fairfield.
What percentage of students in Fairfield go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Fairfield are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield?
Fairfield public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fairfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fairfield include: Armijo High School vs. Angelo Rodriguez High School, Angelo Rodriguez High School vs. Armijo High School, Fairfield High School vs. Angelo Rodriguez High School
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