Public schools in Fairfield, IL
5 open public schools with an address in Fairfield, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,435
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Fairfield public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Fairfield, IL: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,435 students, an average of 287 per school. The largest campus is Fairfield Comm High School (444 students), and the largest elementary school is North Side Elem School (321).
Fairfield PSD 112 operates the most schools here (2), and 4 regular districts have at least one Fairfield campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 48% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Fairfield
Elementary schools in Fairfield
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Elem School Jasper CCSD 17 | KG–08 | 170 | 13.5:1 | |
| New Hope Elem School New Hope CCSD 6 | KG–08 | 204 | 15.8:1 | |
| North Side Elem School Fairfield PSD 112 | PK–03 | 321 | 13.5:1 |
Middle schools in Fairfield
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Street Elem School Fairfield PSD 112 | 04–08 | 296 | 12.5:1 |
High schools in Fairfield
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Comm High School Fairfield Comm H S Dist 225 | 09–12 | 444 | 15.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.2%
- Hispanic3.7%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Fairfield schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,435 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fairfield
How many public schools are in Fairfield, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Fairfield: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,435 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fairfield?
Schools with an address in Fairfield belong to 4 education agencies, led by Fairfield PSD 112 (2 schools), Fairfield Comm H S Dist 225 (1 school), Jasper CCSD 17 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Fairfield?
Fairfield Comm High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fairfield, with 444 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fairfield?
No school with an address in Fairfield is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Illinois.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fairfield schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fairfield public schools is 13.5:1, similar to the Illinois school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fairfield guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Illinois cities