Public schools in Fairborn, OH
6 open public schools with an address in Fairborn, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,522
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
1
2 virtual
An overview of Fairborn public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Fairborn, OH: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,522 students, an average of 754 per school. The largest campus is Fairborn Primary School (1,261 students).
Fairborn City operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 16.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17:1. 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Fairborn
Elementary schools in Fairborn
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairborn Intermediate School Fairborn City | 03–05 | 1,047 | 20.7:1 | |
| Fairborn Primary School Fairborn City | PK–02 | 1,261 | 17.9:1 |
Middle schools in Fairborn
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairborn Middle School Fairborn City | 06–08 | 926 | 14.6:1 |
High schools in Fairborn
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairborn Digital Academy Fairborn Digital Academy · Charter · Virtual | 09–12 | 257 | — | |
| Fairborn High School Fairborn City | 09–12 | 1,027 | 13.9:1 | |
| Fairborn Online Learning Fairborn City · Virtual | 07–12 | 4 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70%
- Hispanic5.4%
- Black11.5%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial10.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Fairborn schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,522 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fairborn
How many public schools are in Fairborn, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Fairborn: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 4,522 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fairborn?
Schools with an address in Fairborn belong to 2 education agencies, led by Fairborn City (5 schools), Fairborn Digital Academy (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 Fairborn?
Fairborn High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fairborn, with 1,027 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fairborn?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Fairborn are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Fairborn Digital Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fairborn schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fairborn public schools is 16.3:1, similar to the Ohio school median of 17:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fairborn 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 Ohio cities